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P708 BRX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

137,189 mi
Last recorded137,189 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP708 BRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 137,189 miles

all brakes poor condition

all mechanical components very corroded

rusty wheel arches

Fail 18 Jan 2021 137,189 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all brakes poor condition

all mechanical components very corroded

rusty wheel arches

Pass 12 Jun 2019 137,183 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 137,183 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 135,236 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edges

rear suspension bushes worn

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 28 Jun 2017 129,597 miles

chip in windscreen

exhaust in poor condition

play in n/s front wheel bearing

rear shocks in poor condition

Pass 15 Jun 2016 123,531 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 123,531 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

TYRES BOTH FRONT & O/S/R WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE

Pass 2 Jun 2015 121,768 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 121,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 111,226 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

aux belt in poor condition

corrosion forming to all road springs

Fail 10 Jun 2014 111,226 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

aux belt in poor condition

corrosion forming to all road springs

Pass 10 Jun 2013 102,466 miles

Chip in windscreen

Rear brake discs in poor condition (n/s/r slightly corroded . o/s/r badly corroded)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 102,466 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Chip in windscreen

Corrosion formingg on all metal brake pipes (needs cleaning and spraying with oil to prevent further deteriation)

O/s/f main beam not giving correct beam (suspect bulb fitted incorrectly)

Rear brake discs in poor condition (n/s/r slightly corroded . o/s/r badly corroded)

Wiper blade condition good but cleaning effect not tested due to no washers

Pass 2 Jun 2012 92,402 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

patches of corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2011 88,693 miles

all four tyres are wearing on outer andi nner edge of tread

Fail 9 Jun 2011 88,693 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

all four tyres are wearing on outer andi nner edge of tread

Pass 2 Jun 2010 76,683 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2009 69,393 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2009 69,393 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2008 50,135 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 45,654 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2006 40,616 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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P708 BRX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P708 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 P708 BRX registered?

P708 BRX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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