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P625 RYM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

246,273 mi
Last recorded246,273 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP625 RYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 246,273 miles

Rear Wheel arches corroded

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Wheel arches corroded.

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 244,448 miles

Front & Rear wheel arches corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 243,301 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

all wheel arches corroded.

Fail 4 Dec 2019 242,982 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

all wheel arches corroded.

Pass 3 Dec 2018 238,594 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material poor condition (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside beam pattern meets new low stranded(suspect bulb fitted wrong)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all 4 wheel arches signs of corrosion no sharp edges at time of test

Pass 24 Nov 2017 233,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded poor condition (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also signs of cracking/ageing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s headlight beam pattern meets new low standard.suspect bulb fitted wrong

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very bad inner edge cords will be exposed soon (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 227,970 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2015 221,934 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

diff oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2015 221,934 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front indicator lens damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

diff oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2014 214,790 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

headlight offside beam poor

Pass 5 Oct 2013 206,453 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 206,453 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 198,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 189,196 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 179,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2010 179,903 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 171,795 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 164,212 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 164,156 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 154,834 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 147,104 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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P625 RYM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P625 RYM, 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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P625 RYM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P625 RYM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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