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LIL 5435

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,424 mi
Last recorded109,424 miles
Recorded on8 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIL 5435
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2010 109,424 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 109,424 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2009 102,905 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 93,306 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2007 84,384 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 84,384 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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LIL 5435 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LIL 5435, 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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How do I check the history of LIL 5435?

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What year was LIL 5435 registered?

LIL 5435 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is LIL 5435 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LIL 5435 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LIL 5435 have outstanding finance?

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