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P297 LLU

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,897 mi
Last recorded75,897 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP297 LLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 75,897 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 73,276 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre cracking on outter sidewall but not showing tyre chords

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/R Tyre cracking on outter edge but not showing tyre chords

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 73,276 miles

N/S/R Tyre cracking on outter sidewall but not showing tyre chords

O/S/R Tyre cracking on outter edge but not showing tyre chords

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 70,596 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 68,255 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Fail 30 Jul 2010 68,255 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 15 Jul 2009 67,255 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 66,376 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 65,585 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 64,364 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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P297 LLU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P297 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 P297 LLU registered?

P297 LLU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 August 1996.

Is P297 LLU safe to buy?

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