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P644 RVS

1997 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

168,255 mi
Last recorded168,255 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz C110,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP644 RVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 168,255 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 167,815 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 164,924 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 141,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 116,950 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 115,510 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 113,276 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 113,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 111,569 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 111,569 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 107,914 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 104,103 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 104,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 98,061 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 93,551 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 88,204 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 83,148 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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P644 RVS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 110,952 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 P644 RVS, 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 29 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 P644 RVS registered?

P644 RVS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 1997.

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