MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,963 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Underbody component covered with underseal
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
bonnet difficult to open
both front tyres worn on edges
both headlights damaged
corrosion starting rear offside & nearside rear chassis
bonnet very hard to open
both headlight lenses damaged
offside front tyre wearing on edges
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
Nearside Rear Brake flexi hose perishing
Offside Rear Brake flexi hose perishing
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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