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P571 BRX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

262,513 mi
Last recorded262,513 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP571 BRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 262,513 miles

Engine/gearbox oil leak.

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

Nearside Rear Body sill corroded.

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Body sill corroded.

Spare wheel floor corroded.

Pass 18 Apr 2024 262,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare wheel floor area corroded.

Pass 14 Apr 2023 259,770 miles

slight corrosion to spare wheel well

Pass 5 Apr 2022 255,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Spear wheel floor area slightly corroded.

Pass 7 Jan 2021 253,406 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 248,354 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 241,584 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 233,958 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 226,047 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 221,618 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 214,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 207,619 miles

small damage to offside front headlight glass

Fail 16 Jan 2014 207,498 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

small damage to offside front headlight glass

Pass 11 Jan 2013 199,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 189,651 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 178,829 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 169,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 161,144 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 148,769 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 148,769 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 135,402 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 121,568 miles

both rear brake hoses starting to crack

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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P571 BRX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P571 BRX, 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 P571 BRX registered?

P571 BRX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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