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P767 RYR

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,199 mi
Last recorded137,199 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP767 RYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 137,199 miles

All four brake hoses deteriorated

All four wheel arches slightly corroded

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 124,323 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 124,323 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 123,433 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 111,845 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 3 Aug 2016 111,845 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 28 Aug 2015 100,993 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

wiper slow moving across the screen

Pass 11 Jul 2014 91,460 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 83,474 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 78,071 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 78,071 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 91,132 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 62,877 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 61,251 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 58,077 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 54,395 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 50,713 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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P767 RYR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P767 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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What year was P767 RYR registered?

P767 RYR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P767 RYR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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