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P574 BRX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,149 mi
Last recorded166,149 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP574 BRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 166,149 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 162,630 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 159,475 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Pass 21 Nov 2018 151,889 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 151,889 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 150,346 miles

Front number plate damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2016 146,861 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 136,154 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 124,779 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 117,350 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 110,942 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 100,807 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 100,807 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 92,053 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 92,053 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 81,937 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 75,542 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 75,542 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2006 71,695 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 71,695 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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P574 BRX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P574 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 P574 BRX registered?

P574 BRX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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