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P320 RGG

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

192,469 mi
Last recorded192,469 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP320 RGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 192,469 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 191,420 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 190,632 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 173,938 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 173,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 167,783 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 167,761 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 136,774 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 110,018 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 109,933 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyre tread depths close to legal limit

Pass 21 Nov 2005 96,386 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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P320 RGG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P320 RGG, 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 P320 RGG registered?

P320 RGG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 August 1996.

Is P320 RGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P320 RGG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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