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P804 RND

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,787 mi
Last recorded83,787 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP804 RND
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 83,787 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 79,571 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 76,882 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 70,251 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 65,357 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 62,128 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Both rear coil springs and dampers corroded

Drivers side front brake corroded

Drivers side front tyre worn down to 3-4mm

Exhaust system corroded

Free play present in steering box and passenger side track rod

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Passenger side rear brake pipe corroded

Passenger side rear tyre has minor cracks present

Slight free play in both front wheel bearing

Fail 5 Aug 2008 60,838 miles

Exhaust rear section corroded

Front bottom arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inside faces

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 60,838 miles

Exhaust rear section corroded

Front bottom arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inside faces

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 59,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2007 59,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 55,378 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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P804 RND is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P804 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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P804 RND is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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