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P608 RGP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

274,721 mi
Last recorded274,721 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2007
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP608 RGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2007 274,721 miles

front pads low

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 20 Feb 2007 270,865 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 270,860 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

chip in screen

Pass 24 Feb 2006 229,424 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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P608 RGP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P608 RGP, 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 P608 RGP registered?

P608 RGP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 October 1996.

Is P608 RGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P608 RGP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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