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P687 RUW

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,994 mi
Last recorded50,994 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP687 RUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 50,994 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 50,817 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 50,468 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 49,906 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 49,086 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 48,168 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 48,168 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 47,383 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 46,619 miles

Front Number plate slightly cracked

Fail 14 Dec 2009 46,619 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Front Number plate slightly cracked

Pass 4 Dec 2008 45,929 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 45,167 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 43,819 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 41,816 miles

cracks on inner and outer walls of nearside rear tyre advise replace soon

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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P687 RUW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P687 RUW, 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 P687 RUW registered?

P687 RUW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 1996.

Is P687 RUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P687 RUW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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