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P237 RHS

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,146 mi
Last recorded115,146 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP237 RHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 115,146 miles

both front and both rear shock absorber casings corrosion noted

Fail 6 Nov 2019 115,146 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

both front and both rear shock absorber casings corrosion noted

Pass 28 Nov 2018 113,764 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 112,013 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 110,044 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 107,318 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 107,316 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 104,676 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 102,780 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 102,780 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 101,405 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 99,535 miles

n/s steering idler slight wear

Fail 23 Nov 2011 99,535 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s steering idler slight wear

Pass 16 Dec 2010 95,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s steering idler slight wear

Pass 7 Dec 2009 91,418 miles

n/s steering idler slight wear

Pass 25 Nov 2008 86,272 miles

n/s steering idler slight wear noted

Pass 4 Dec 2007 82,170 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 82,107 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 77,429 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 70,320 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 70,320 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion noted on both front brake discs

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

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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P237 RHS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P237 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 P237 RHS registered?

P237 RHS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 1996.

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