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P732 RWY

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

134,719 mi
Last recorded134,719 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP732 RWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2019 134,719 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 132,803 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 130,799 miles

front brake discs in poor condition, brake pad warning light flashing on

Fail 1 Mar 2017 130,799 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs in poor condition, brake pad warning light flashing on

Pass 16 Feb 2016 128,402 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 128,401 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting missing (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 124,749 miles

slight blow at front pipe, rear n/s tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 14 Feb 2014 120,234 miles

exhaust rear mount snapped, slight play in steering links

Fail 13 Feb 2014 120,234 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rear mount snapped, slight play in steering links

Pass 14 Feb 2013 117,252 miles

plastic covers over sills, coil springs very rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2012 115,405 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 112,918 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 112,918 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 111,703 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 111,703 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 108,281 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 108,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 108,222 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 104,944 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 104,938 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 101,025 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 96,691 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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P732 RWY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 P732 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 P732 RWY registered?

P732 RWY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 November 1996.

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