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P566 RGT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,056 mi
Last recorded94,056 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP566 RGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 94,056 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 94,056 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 88,006 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 88,006 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 81,101 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 81,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 73,384 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 64,360 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2014 52,329 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 45,854 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 43,946 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BADLY PERISHED AND SPLITTING ADVISE REPLACEMENT A.S.A.P.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 43,015 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 41,268 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 39,424 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 36,831 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 33,515 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 31,477 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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P566 RGT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P566 RGT, 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 P566 RGT registered?

P566 RGT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 1996.

Is P566 RGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P566 RGT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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