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P316 RBA

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,963 mi
Last recorded109,963 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP316 RBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 109,963 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody component covered with underseal

Pass 16 Sep 2021 109,159 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both faded (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet hard to open

both headlights damaged

oil leak rear diff

Pass 19 Sep 2020 107,566 miles

bonnet difficult to open

both front tyres worn on edges

both headlights damaged

corrosion starting rear offside & nearside rear chassis

Pass 14 Sep 2019 105,690 miles

bonnet very hard to open

both headlight lenses damaged

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 19 Sep 2018 103,129 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both headlights have slight damage

both rear tyres badly perished

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

bonnet mechanism & realease catch broken, hard to open & shut

Pass 21 Sep 2017 100,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake flexi hose perishing

Offside Rear Brake flexi hose perishing

Pass 8 Aug 2016 94,702 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 84,924 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 73,260 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 72,302 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 69,822 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 66,751 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 64,643 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 64,641 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 61,915 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 59,194 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 59,192 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 56,895 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 54,317 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 54,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 51,719 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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P316 RBA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P316 RBA, 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 P316 RBA registered?

P316 RBA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 August 1996.

Is P316 RBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P316 RBA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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