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P331 RGG

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,464 mi
Last recorded164,464 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP331 RGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 164,464 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 164,464 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 160,595 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 153,572 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 138,552 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 138,552 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 122,352 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 104,174 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 92,073 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 92,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 80,530 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 80,530 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 68,966 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 63,123 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 63,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P331 RGG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P331 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 P331 RGG registered?

P331 RGG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 August 1996.

Is P331 RGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P331 RGG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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