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P594 RGT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,503 mi
Last recorded115,503 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP594 RGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 115,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2012 109,825 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 109,825 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 108,061 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 106,354 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2009 103,905 miles

covers fitted top engine front/centre and sides under vehicle

Pass 4 Oct 2008 101,884 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 99,211 miles

slight play in steering rack . large sump/gearbox cover fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2007 99,211 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play in steering rack . large sump/gearbox cover fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2006 96,644 miles

o/s/rear tyre tread low

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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P594 RGT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel 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 P594 RGT, 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 P594 RGT registered?

P594 RGT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 October 1996.

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