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P285 LMA

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,418 mi
Last recorded130,418 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP285 LMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 130,418 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 126,848 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 121,833 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 117,121 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 117,121 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 112,540 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 107,490 miles

n/s/f tyre tread worn very low outer edge

o/s/r tyre centre tread close to depth warning markers

Fail 2 Sep 2009 107,488 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre tread worn very low outer edge

o/s/r tyre centre tread close to depth warning markers

Pass 28 Jul 2008 102,333 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 96,460 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 96,460 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

fuel cap seal perishing

n/s outer tail lamp not working

Pass 30 Aug 2006 90,801 miles

n/s parking brake not as efficient as o/s

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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P285 LMA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P285 LMA, 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 P285 LMA registered?

P285 LMA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 1996.

Is P285 LMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P285 LMA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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