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P936 RBM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,150 mi
Last recorded76,150 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP936 RBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 76,150 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Mar 2013 76,143 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2009 74,805 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 72,506 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 70,987 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 68,718 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 68,715 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

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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P936 RBM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P936 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 P936 RBM registered?

P936 RBM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 December 1996.

Is P936 RBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P936 RBM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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