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P592 DRB

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,188 mi
Last recorded95,188 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP592 DRB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 95,188 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 93,591 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust mounting bracket corroded

off side front tyre worn inner & outer edges

off side rear tyre slight worn inner edge

Pass 29 Dec 2009 82,439 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 80,894 miles

osr tyre at 2mm

rear number plate slightly faded

slight play in ns steering drag link

Pass 9 Feb 2007 76,875 miles

slight dampness around power steering damper

Fail 9 Feb 2007 76,875 miles

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

slight dampness around power steering damper

Pass 7 Feb 2006 70,255 miles

off side rear tyre on 2mm tread

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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P592 DRB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P592 DRB, 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 P592 DRB registered?

P592 DRB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is P592 DRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P592 DRB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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