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P271 RBV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,531 mi
Last recorded124,531 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP271 RBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Sep 2015 124,531 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 117,535 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 113,692 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 108,789 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 103,140 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 97,422 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 87,977 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 79,977 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 72,182 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 64,800 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 50,446 miles

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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P271 RBV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P271 RBV, 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 P271 RBV registered?

P271 RBV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P271 RBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P271 RBV shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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