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P28 RGH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,983 mi
Last recorded141,983 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 RGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 141,983 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 137,419 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 132,775 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 126,951 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 119,422 miles

Oil leak

advise play in rack

wiper mech faulty

Fail 7 Jan 2009 119,422 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

advise play in rack

wiper mech faulty

Pass 5 Jan 2008 109,447 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 109,447 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres close to limits

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 11 Dec 2006 100,638 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 93,068 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust off at front pipe

near side front side light dim

rear flasers going white

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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P28 RGH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P28 RGH, 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 P28 RGH registered?

P28 RGH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 1996.

Is P28 RGH safe to buy?

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