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P236 RHS

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

123,340 mi
Last recorded123,340 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP236 RHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2017 123,340 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Front pipe bracket burst and incomplete. (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor. Holed and corroded within 12". (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside obligatory indirect vision device insecure Side wing mirror. (8.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear box hanger missing. (7.1.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both front floor. Chassis outriggers.Holed and corroded within 12" (2.4.A.3)

Both rear brake flexi-hoses split and perished.

Corrosion setting into nearside front brake disc.

Corrosion setting into offside rear floor aND INNER SILL.

Fuel pipes corroded.

Offside Front Wing edge corroded.

Pass 21 Nov 2016 120,267 miles

slight wear on blade

Pass 25 Nov 2015 118,441 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 118,441 miles

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired flexi insecure (3.6.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 117,334 miles

car overheating

centre propshaft rubber worn excessively

Fail 19 Nov 2014 117,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

car overheating

centre propshaft rubber worn excessively

Pass 27 Nov 2013 115,251 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 115,251 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 112,975 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 107,792 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 99,587 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 May 2009 99,587 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2008 86,345 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 86,344 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2007 72,222 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 May 2007 72,222 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 66,532 miles

Near side rear tyre close to legal limit.

Offside front track rod end slight play.

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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P236 RHS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 110,579 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P236 RHS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P236 RHS registered?

P236 RHS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P236 RHS shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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