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P618 RUW

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,211 mi
Last recorded115,211 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP618 RUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 115,211 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Dec 2021 114,700 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 114,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 113,683 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 110,821 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 106,307 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 102,131 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 99,638 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 98,648 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 97,550 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 97,538 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 96,815 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 91,908 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 90,977 miles

front /rear no plates degraded close to limit within limits t/o/test

fuel cap seal degraded

n/s front ind turning white close to limit

n/s rear tyre outer wall degraded close to limit change asap

play starting in steering joints

poor horn close to limits

unable to view f/rear b/pads and discs fully

Fail 26 Aug 2011 96,977 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front /rear no plates degraded close to limit within limits t/o/test

fuel cap seal degraded

n/s front ind turning white close to limit

n/s rear tyre outer wall degraded close to limit change asap

play starting in steering joints

poor horn close to limits

unable to view f/rear b/pads and discs fully

Pass 26 Aug 2010 88,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 86,688 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 82,526 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 77,496 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 71,687 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 65,166 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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P618 RUW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P618 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 P618 RUW registered?

P618 RUW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 1996.

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