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P726 RWY

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,891 mi
Last recorded101,891 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP726 RWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 101,891 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 97,643 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 97,601 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2021 94,692 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2021 94,691 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust heat shield loose

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2019 91,007 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 89,354 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 87,514 miles

nearside front steering pivot slightly worn

Fail 18 Mar 2015 87,514 miles

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

nearside front steering pivot slightly worn

Pass 12 Mar 2014 86,473 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 86,164 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 86,095 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 85,479 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2010 84,669 miles

fuel fillter corroded

screen damage on the nearside off the swept area

screen de-laminated on the loewr edge

Pass 19 Mar 2009 83,748 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 82,509 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 81,200 miles

exhaust front suport hanger part detached

exhaust mid section hanger corroded

front wiper blade slightly split

Pass 21 Mar 2006 80,011 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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P726 RWY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P726 RWY, 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 P726 RWY registered?

P726 RWY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 1996.

Is P726 RWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P726 RWY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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