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P605 RTL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,465 mi
Last recorded94,465 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP605 RTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 Aug 2012 94,465 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 83,530 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 78,131 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 74,276 miles

4 hub caps fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2008 69,162 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 62,303 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 61,256 miles

Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 58,299 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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P605 RTL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P605 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 P605 RTL registered?

P605 RTL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 August 1996.

Is P605 RTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P605 RTL shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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