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P590 RTL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,076 mi
Last recorded103,076 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP590 RTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 103,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 94,582 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 82,064 miles

near side rear metal brake pipe is thin

slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 18 Jun 2010 69,320 miles

off side rear wheel has a slight buckle

Pass 1 Jul 2009 60,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre wearing smooth on inner edge.

Pass 8 Jul 2008 49,862 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 45,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

sufrace corrosion at ends of front and rear brake pipes

Pass 11 Jul 2007 45,547 miles

sufrace corrosion at ends of front and rear brake pipes

Fail 6 Jul 2006 39,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 39,564 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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P590 RTL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P590 RTL, 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 P590 RTL registered?

P590 RTL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P590 RTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P590 RTL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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