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P696 CRB

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

60,318 mi
Last recorded60,318 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP696 CRB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2013 60,318 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 60,318 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 58,445 miles

exhaust corroding

Fail 12 Sep 2012 58,438 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust corroding

Pass 9 Sep 2011 55,635 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

high level brake light inop

Fail 9 Sep 2011 55,629 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

high level brake light inop

Pass 1 Sep 2010 54,496 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 54,492 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 52,797 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 49,727 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 49,727 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 46,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 42,671 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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P696 CRB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P696 CRB, 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 P696 CRB registered?

P696 CRB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P696 CRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P696 CRB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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