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P235 LSR

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3606cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

89,505 mi
Last recorded89,505 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP235 LSR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,606cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 89,505 miles

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear covered heavily undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front upper and lower control arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear all control arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 89,504 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side front upper and lower control arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear all control arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear havely undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 89,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sil/jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side front upper and lower control arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear all control arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 89,368 miles

Both sides front brake discs slightly corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 89,222 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 88,147 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 86,534 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 83,597 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 83,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 82,348 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 79,944 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 79,944 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 75,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 73,901 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 73,012 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 71,497 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 67,946 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 67,946 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 62,380 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 53,839 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 48,093 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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P235 LSR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,606cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P235 LSR, 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 P235 LSR registered?

P235 LSR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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