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P584 BRX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,138 mi
Last recorded158,138 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP584 BRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2009 158,138 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 158,138 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 150,233 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 135,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in offside and nearside front steering arms

Pass 7 Apr 2006 122,533 miles

225/50/16 tyres fitted in pair to front 195/65/15 tyres fitted in pair to rear

Fail 6 Apr 2006 122,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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P584 BRX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P584 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 P584 BRX registered?

P584 BRX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 August 1996.

Is P584 BRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P584 BRX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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