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P749 RWY

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,434 mi
Last recorded168,434 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP749 RWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2011 168,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 168,434 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 166,459 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 159,932 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 154,468 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 148,731 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 146,241 miles

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

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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P749 RWY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P749 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P749 RWY registered?

P749 RWY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P749 RWY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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