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P526 RUL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,845 mi
Last recorded66,845 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP526 RUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 12 Dec 2011 66,845 miles

Front discs worn

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear pads worn to limits

Slight play in steering system

Pass 15 Nov 2010 56,288 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 51,212 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 24 Oct 2008 45,618 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 42,004 miles

general corrosion

some movement in steering mechanism

Pass 30 Jan 2007 39,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 35,283 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

oil leak

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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P526 RUL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P526 RUL, 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 P526 RUL registered?

P526 RUL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is P526 RUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P526 RUL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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