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P998 RJD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,991 mi
Last recorded39,991 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP998 RJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 39,991 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 38,927 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 38,926 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 38,801 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 38,801 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

front discs rusted.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 38,542 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 38,542 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 37,290 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 37,160 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 37,156 miles

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

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

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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P998 RJD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc 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 P998 RJD, 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 P998 RJD registered?

P998 RJD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is P998 RJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P998 RJD 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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