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P471 RYK

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,458 mi
Last recorded79,458 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP471 RYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 79,458 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 79,458 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 76,852 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 74,019 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 70,252 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

NEarside door mirror loose

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 65,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 65,943 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 61,830 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 56,646 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 53,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre cut on side wall

Pass 8 Sep 2009 53,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre cut on side wall

Pass 11 Sep 2008 51,540 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 48,899 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 47,282 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Rear 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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P471 RYK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P471 RYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P471 RYK registered?

P471 RYK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P471 RYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P471 RYK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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