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P337 RGG

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,767 mi
Last recorded134,767 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP337 RGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2013 134,767 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 133,754 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 133,752 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 131,317 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 129,092 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 125,943 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 125,925 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

radiator burst,,,,,,,,viscos fan faulty

Pass 20 Aug 2007 122,320 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 118,650 miles

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

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

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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P337 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 77.8%.

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 P337 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 P337 RGG registered?

P337 RGG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P337 RGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P337 RGG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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