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P921 RDS

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,624 mi
Last recorded94,624 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP921 RDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2010 94,624 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 94,624 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 89,036 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 89,036 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 83,603 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 77,676 miles

please note that the front tyres are worn close to the limit and there is slight play in the steering idler.

Fail 10 Aug 2006 72,223 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 72,223 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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P921 RDS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P921 RDS, 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 P921 RDS?

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What year was P921 RDS registered?

P921 RDS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P921 RDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P921 RDS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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