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P635 BRX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

143,743 mi
Last recorded143,743 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP635 BRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 143,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 141,000 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 132,816 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 127,354 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2023 127,348 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 123,440 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 123,440 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 116,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all 4x shocks. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 113,964 miles

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Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

near side front headlamp glass shows damage.

near side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

off and near side front brake pad/s appear to be wearing thin.

off side rear tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm and shows uneven wear.

off side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

offside and nearside front brake discs inner faces corroded and pitted.

service brake pedal shows travel.

Pass 20 Mar 2019 108,265 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

fuel filler cap sealing rubber perished.

offside and nearside front brake discs inner faces corroded and pitted.

offside and nearside front inner brake pads wearing thin.

offside and nearside rear tyres unevenly worn and worn to 3mm.

offside rear outer position lamp not working.

Pass 20 Mar 2018 102,656 miles

Rear tyres wearing down on inner edges

Pass 14 Mar 2017 96,328 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 92,377 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Mar 2015 87,263 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 87,248 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 81,663 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 73,618 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 68,294 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 62,944 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroding

front brake performance uneven and showing slight distortion

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r brake pads crystalising

rear differential leaking oil

Pass 29 Mar 2010 57,613 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 57,613 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 52,583 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 48,004 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 43,646 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 37,940 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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P635 BRX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P635 BRX, 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 P635 BRX registered?

P635 BRX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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