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P923 RBM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,480 mi
Last recorded131,480 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP923 RBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 131,480 miles

drivers seat broken can be used as intended

parking brake lever snapped but can be used as required

Fail 16 Apr 2012 131,479 miles

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

drivers seat broken can be used as intended

parking brake lever snapped but can be used as required

Pass 5 May 2011 125,979 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

handbrake handle broken

Fail 28 Apr 2011 125,968 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

handbrake handle broken

Pass 1 Mar 2010 116,880 miles

all suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Sep 2008 112,851 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 112,851 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 108,404 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 108,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 104,960 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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P923 RBM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P923 RBM, 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 P923 RBM registered?

P923 RBM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P923 RBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P923 RBM shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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