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P104 YPL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,090 mi
Last recorded155,090 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 YPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 155,090 miles

underside light corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2015 155,090 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 154,852 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 154,852 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 153,927 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 153,337 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 153,337 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 152,197 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 152,107 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 151,957 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 147,834 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 147,631 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 138,392 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 138,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake pads low

n/s/rear outher side light in-op

o/s/front indicator fading

Pass 27 Sep 2006 127,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 118,958 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 11,854 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P104 YPL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P104 YPL, 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

How do I check the history of P104 YPL?

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What year was P104 YPL registered?

P104 YPL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P104 YPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P104 YPL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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