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P791 RND

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

241,927 mi
Last recorded241,927 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP791 RND
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 241,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 241,926 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2018 238,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 238,404 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 234,206 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 234,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 227,724 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and floor (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 227,724 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and floor (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 220,256 miles

Front both side tyres showing cracking to sidewalls

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

general underbody corrosion

oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2014 214,675 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 213,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 208,726 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

small crack in windscreen

Fail 16 Aug 2013 208,725 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

small crack in windscreen

Pass 9 Oct 2012 205,625 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 205,624 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 202,468 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 191,657 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 184,818 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 184,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Small nails in both rear tyres.

Pass 13 Dec 2007 173,285 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 145,876 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 145,876 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 RND is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,497cc diesel 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 P791 RND, 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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P791 RND is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 1996.

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