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P635 RBH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,684 mi
Last recorded133,684 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP635 RBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 133,684 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 133,683 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 130,041 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 130,041 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 125,714 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 123,168 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 123,168 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 118,175 miles

Brake pipes are corroding/slightly corroded - Nearside rear, Offside rear, Nearside front and Offside front pipes.

Fuel tank breather hose has split - Not leaking at time of test

Nearside front lower arm bushes are perishing

Nearside rear brake pads are wearing thin

Offside front indicator bulb is slightly showing white light

Offside front lower arm bushes are perishing

The front wiper blades smear the screen slightly when in operation

Pass 7 Jul 2011 112,648 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 7 Jul 2011 112,648 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Jul 2010 107,354 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 107,259 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 102,029 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 102,029 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 97,047 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 97,047 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 90,021 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

corrosion on all brake flexi ferrules

uneven wear on both front tyres

unevn wear on nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2006 87,335 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion on fuel tank straps

slight corrosion on both front wishbones

Pass 7 Jul 2005 84,207 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 84,207 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 RBH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RBH, 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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P635 RBH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 1996.

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