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P41 RDE

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

149,574 mi
Last recorded149,574 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP41 RDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 149,574 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 148,663 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 147,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front boot split but still prevents dirt ball joint

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front boot split but still prevents dirt ball joint

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 146,117 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 144,572 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 142,176 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 137,772 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 133,217 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 133,217 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 132,427 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 131,738 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 130,987 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 130,987 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 130,150 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake discs slightly

Pass 17 Jan 2011 127,485 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f o/s/f brake discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Jan 2010 125,546 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Jul 2008 120,841 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 116,271 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 116,271 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 112,841 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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P41 RDE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P41 RDE, 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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P41 RDE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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