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P791 RGF

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

58,444 mi
Last recorded58,444 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP791 RGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 58,444 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 57,937 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 55,840 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 53,686 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 52,106 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 50,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 44,175 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 44,175 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 37,497 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing low on edge

rear number plate

Pass 17 Sep 2009 35,095 miles

both registration plates

Pass 15 Sep 2008 32,499 miles

offside front seatbelt slightly marked

offside rear tyre on legal limits of 1.6mm reccomend attention soon

Pass 18 Sep 2007 28,402 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 28,400 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 24,862 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 20,631 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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P791 RGF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P791 RGF, 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 P791 RGF registered?

P791 RGF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 October 1996.

Is P791 RGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P791 RGF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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