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P387 RMR

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,871 mi
Last recorded178,871 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP387 RMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2008 178,871 miles

Fan belt abit cracked slightly

Front inner b/pads appear abit low

N/S/F indicator lens

O/S/R brake binds on abit

Rear bumper at N/S abit damaged

Slight cut/tear at N/S/F tyre outer sidewall

Small cracks at screen

Pass 31 Aug 2006 159,498 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 159,498 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

N/S/R & O/S/F tyres abit low on tread (esp O/S/R)

Slight corrosion at rear chassis areas by coil spring seats

Slight corrosion at rear metal b/pipes

Slight movement at both front lower ball joints starting

Small cracks at screen

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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P387 RMR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P387 RMR, 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 P387 RMR registered?

P387 RMR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P387 RMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P387 RMR shows 3 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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