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P862 BRY

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,992 mi
Last recorded123,992 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP862 BRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2026 123,992 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 120,603 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 112,775 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 106,372 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 105,891 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 105,779 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 105,702 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 104,571 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 103,248 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 101,568 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 99,341 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 96,488 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 93,666 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 90,933 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 88,210 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 85,146 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 82,087 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 78,307 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 73,630 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 69,468 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 64,394 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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P862 BRY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P862 BRY, 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

How do I check the history of P862 BRY?

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What year was P862 BRY registered?

P862 BRY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P862 BRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P862 BRY shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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