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P607 RUW

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,270 mi
Last recorded136,270 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP607 RUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 136,270 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 136,217 miles

Fluid leak from auto gearbox.

Slight free play / wear at steering idler.

Pass 18 Jul 2014 135,910 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 135,910 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 135,168 miles

Brake pipes heavily protected with grease or something similar preventing inspection proper inspection.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 134,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 134,627 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 133,461 miles

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

slight wear / free play in nearside steering, feel like track rod inner ball joint.

Fail 25 Jul 2011 133,461 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

slight wear / free play in nearside steering, feel like track rod inner ball joint.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 130,809 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 130,809 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 126,705 miles

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)

Worn ball joints are now nearing end of serviceable life, will require replacing for next MoT test.

Pass 21 Jul 2008 118,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 109,985 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 100,792 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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P607 RUW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P607 RUW, 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 P607 RUW registered?

P607 RUW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 1996.

Is P607 RUW safe to buy?

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