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P326 RGG

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,009 mi
Last recorded122,009 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP326 RGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 122,009 miles

Inner Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

front wiper blade slight worn

Fail 26 May 2011 122,009 miles

Inner Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

front wiper blade slight worn

Pass 23 Feb 2010 115,301 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 115,301 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 106,067 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 106,067 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 100,252 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 93,020 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 93,020 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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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P326 RGG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P326 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 P326 RGG registered?

P326 RGG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 August 1996.

Is P326 RGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P326 RGG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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