MOT Status
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28,909 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Emissions unable to be completed OVERHEATED (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
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P289 LLU 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 82.4%.
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 P289 LLU, 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 P289 LLU registered?
P289 LLU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.
Is P289 LLU safe to buy?
The MOT history for P289 LLU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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