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P884 RGS

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

246,699 mi
Last recorded246,699 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP884 RGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 246,699 miles

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 238,282 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 220,553 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 208,863 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 191,987 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 191,987 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 177,909 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 161,958 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 159,472 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 130,666 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 122,858 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 97,495 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 92,410 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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P884 RGS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P884 RGS, 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 P884 RGS registered?

P884 RGS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 December 1996.

Is P884 RGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P884 RGS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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