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P366 RNB

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

96,272 mi
Last recorded96,272 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP366 RNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 96,272 miles

Front exhaust mountain defective

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank breather pipe is perishing

Fail 14 Jul 2025 96,259 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank breather pipe is perishing

Pass 13 Jun 2023 95,026 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2022 91,596 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight underside corrosion

Fail 11 Nov 2022 91,596 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight underside corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2021 86,212 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 82,041 miles

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 81,954 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 77,377 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 2 Dec 2019 77,376 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2016 77,244 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 76,942 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 76,543 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 76,008 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 74,768 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 74,250 miles

engine smoking

Fail 28 Jul 2011 74,246 miles

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

engine smoking

Pass 27 Jul 2010 72,062 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 69,759 miles

possible engine breather broke

Pass 9 Jul 2008 67,576 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 67,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 65,697 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 60,521 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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P366 RNB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P366 RNB, 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 P366 RNB registered?

P366 RNB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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