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P423 RNB

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,800 mi
Last recorded75,800 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP423 RNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 75,800 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 75,800 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 71,982 miles

Wiper arm not retracting resulting in blade damage.

Fail 3 Sep 2010 71,982 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Wiper arm not retracting resulting in blade damage.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 69,092 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 66,589 miles

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

front no plate in poor condition

offside rear tyre under inflated

Pass 17 Aug 2007 65,805 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 63,190 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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P423 RNB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P423 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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How do I check the history of P423 RNB?

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What year was P423 RNB registered?

P423 RNB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P423 RNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P423 RNB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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