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LAZ 4687

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

35,146 mi
Last recorded35,146 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAZ 4687
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 35,146 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 35,146 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 35,146 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 35,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 29 Mar 2018 34,737 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 33,782 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 32,496 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 31,150 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

centre wiper blade smearing the windscreen

Pass 8 Feb 2014 29,803 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 27,627 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 27,627 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 25,821 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 25,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 May 2008 24,035 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2008 24,035 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 21,632 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres appear very old, n/s has been driven whilst flat or soft advise change.Differential leaking.

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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LAZ 4687 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LAZ 4687, 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 LAZ 4687 registered?

LAZ 4687 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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The MOT history for LAZ 4687 shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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