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P646 CCT

1996 Mercedes-benz 500

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,520 mi
Last recorded106,520 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 50071,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP646 CCT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 106,520 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 104,703 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear tyre has cracks in sidewall, but not exposing cords

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 102,417 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 100,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 96,163 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 90,764 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 90,764 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 85,736 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 80,603 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 80,591 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 77,189 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 500?

Based on 45,594 MOT tests across 4,342 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
868
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
4,342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,248
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,110
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,020
brake binding 868
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 807
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P646 CCT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 71,408 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 500 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,248 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P646 CCT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P646 CCT registered?

P646 CCT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P646 CCT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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