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A2 RVE

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

67,791 mi
Last recorded67,791 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 RVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 67,791 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 67,791 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 66,853 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 66,621 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 66,420 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 66,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 66,151 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 65,683 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 65,154 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 64,661 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 63,835 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 62,901 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 61,846 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 60,875 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 60,158 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 59,292 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 58,108 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 56,956 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 55,702 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 54,365 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 52,725 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 50,846 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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A2 RVE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A2 RVE, 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

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What year was A2 RVE registered?

A2 RVE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 August 1996.

Is A2 RVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 RVE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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