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IIL 8722

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,730 mi
Last recorded85,730 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIL 8722
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2011 85,730 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 82,440 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 77,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 72,323 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 66,887 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 60,618 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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IIL 8722 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 IIL 8722, 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 IIL 8722 registered?

IIL 8722 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 1996.

Is IIL 8722 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IIL 8722 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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