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P646 BRX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,181 mi
Last recorded151,181 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP646 BRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 151,181 miles

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)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 151,153 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 150,712 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

chassis/suspension & mounts corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s washer missing

Fail 3 Jun 2014 150,708 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

chassis/suspension & mounts corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s washer missing

Pass 14 Jan 2013 150,708 miles

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

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)

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

o/s washer jet missing

Pass 28 Jan 2012 150,389 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

o/s washer jet missing

Pass 29 Jan 2011 144,057 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f washer jet missing

Pass 29 Jan 2010 138,115 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 138,079 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 132,964 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 132,964 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 126,827 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 118,401 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 23 Dec 2005 111,575 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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P646 BRX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P646 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 P646 BRX registered?

P646 BRX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 1996.

Is P646 BRX safe to buy?

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