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P277 MLX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

45,599 mi
Last recorded45,599 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP277 MLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 45,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 45,344 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 44,718 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 44,064 miles

Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 43,404 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 42,613 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

nail n/s rear tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2015 41,568 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 41,555 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2014 40,239 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 39,729 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 39,184 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 38,759 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 38,241 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 38,241 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 36,984 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 35,235 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Apr 2007 32,739 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 32,739 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 29,952 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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P277 MLX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P277 MLX, 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 P277 MLX registered?

P277 MLX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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