MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,479 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear diff leaking
slight wear in both the rear brake discs
both rear brake discs are slightly worn and scored
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear diff damp
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
both rear brake discs are slightly worn and scored
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear diff damp
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
diff seals leaking
o/s/r outer side light not working
diff seals leaking
o/s/r outer side light not working
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
slight play on both front wheels, seems to be in the sterring arms
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P998 RGF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 P998 RGF, 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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How do I check the history of P998 RGF?
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What year was P998 RGF registered?
P998 RGF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 August 1996.
Is P998 RGF safe to buy?
The MOT history for P998 RGF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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