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P748 RYO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,004 mi
Last recorded94,004 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP748 RYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2015 94,004 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 92,250 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 89,287 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2012 85,805 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 78,247 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 78,247 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 72,830 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall slight crck

offside rear tyre outer wall slight crack

Pass 28 Mar 2008 65,713 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 65,713 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2006 58,998 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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P748 RYO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P748 RYO, 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 P748 RYO registered?

P748 RYO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 December 1996.

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