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P881 RHY

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,418 mi
Last recorded179,418 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP881 RHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2011 179,418 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 170,660 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 170,660 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 170,660 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 162,618 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 154,448 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 154,448 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 142,417 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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P881 RHY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P881 RHY, 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 P881 RHY registered?

P881 RHY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 1996.

Is P881 RHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P881 RHY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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