MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
234,216 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Oil leak
tail pipe exhaust bracket missing but exhaust still secure
Oil leak
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
OSR wheel bearing Slightly noisy when rotated. No roughness or play
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
corrossion to floor o/s/r and n/s/r near tanks
damper casings corroded
oil leak from engine
rear dampers swetting
rear suspension arm rubbers deteriorated
rear wheel bearings noisey
Offside Rear Upper Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
corrossion to floor o/s/r and n/s/r near tanks
damper casings corroded
oil leak from engine
rear dampers swetting
rear suspension arm rubbers deteriorated
rear wheel bearings noisey
floor corroded on both sides near fuel tank
n/s/r damper swetting slightly
o/s/f damper corroded on outer casing
o/s/f spring cup holder starting to corrode
o/s/r damper corroded on outer casing
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
floor corroded on both sides near fuel tank
n/s/f indicator pale in colour
n/s/r damper swetting slightly
o/s/f damper corroded on outer casing
o/s/f side repeater pale in colour
o/s/f spring cup holder starting to corrode
o/s/r damper corroded on outer casing
rear side repeater bulbs pale in colour
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P596 RGT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 P596 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 P596 RGT registered?
P596 RGT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 October 1996.
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