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P587 BRX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,890 mi
Last recorded85,890 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP587 BRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 85,890 miles

Windscreen wiper not parking in correct position

Fail 18 Aug 2015 85,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 198/65R15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper not parking in correct position

Pass 11 Oct 2010 85,877 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 85,832 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 28 Mar 2009 85,832 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 85,814 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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P587 BRX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol 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 P587 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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How do I check the history of P587 BRX?

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What year was P587 BRX registered?

P587 BRX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 August 1996.

Is P587 BRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P587 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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