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L40 DEL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,989 mi
Last recorded178,989 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 DEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 178,989 miles

Front registration plate deteriorating

Front tyres slightly worn on the inside edges

Offside rear tyre slightly worn on the tread shoulders

Fail 13 Aug 2009 178,989 miles

Front registration plate deteriorating

Front tyres slightly worn on the inside edges

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre slightly worn on the tread shoulders

Pass 29 Jul 2008 167,296 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 149,829 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 134,576 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

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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L40 DEL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L40 DEL, 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 L40 DEL registered?

L40 DEL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 April 1996.

Is L40 DEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L40 DEL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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