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P189 NLK

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

62,077 mi
Last recorded62,077 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP189 NLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 62,077 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 58,683 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 55,427 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 51,718 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 48,061 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 46,430 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 44,087 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 40,356 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 39,090 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 34,626 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 31,014 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 24,666 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 22,791 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 20,134 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 15,220 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 7,883 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 2,352 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

rear diff leaking

Fail 14 Nov 2005 2,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

rear diff 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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P189 NLK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 P189 NLK, 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 P189 NLK registered?

P189 NLK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 1996.

Is P189 NLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P189 NLK shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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