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P728 RYR

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,943 mi
Last recorded150,943 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP728 RYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 150,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre worn low on the outer tread area

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 145,093 miles

Nearside outer tail lamp would appear to have the wrong bulb fitted

Slight play in the offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 26 Jan 2016 145,089 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside outer tail lamp would appear to have the wrong bulb fitted

Slight play in the offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jan 2015 140,516 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 140,516 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 136,468 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 131,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust back box slightly blowing

fuel pipe cracked

rear number plate has the backing starting to lift

spare wheel below 1.6mm

Pass 18 Jan 2012 124,170 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear brake hoses slightly cracked

fuel return pipe cracked

rear number plate has the backing starting to lift

Fail 17 Jan 2012 124,167 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear brake hoses slightly cracked

fuel return pipe cracked

rear number plate has the backing starting to lift

Pass 11 Jan 2011 118,092 miles

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

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

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

rear brake brake discs have slight serfice corrosion

rear no plate backing starting to lift

Pass 20 Jan 2010 114,373 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front and rear number plates have the backing lifting

nearside front tyre worn low on the outer tread area

Pass 26 Jan 2009 110,442 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear no plate backing starting to lift

Pass 15 Jan 2008 107,066 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2007 102,517 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 102,517 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 97,572 miles

slight engine oil leak

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight exhaust blow on the center joint

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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P728 RYR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P728 RYR, 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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P728 RYR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 1996.

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