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P298 LSC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,936 mi
Last recorded127,936 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP298 LSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 127,936 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spare wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all our corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroding

steering idler slight play

Fail 2 Sep 2021 127,930 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inside arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust corroding

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Front steering idler has slight play

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spare wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 127,925 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and all four rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hydrolic pipes rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spare wheel well corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 127,907 miles

Front shock absorber casings corroded

Fuel hose corroded hose starting to perish at filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 127,907 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front shock absorber casings corroded

Fuel hose corroded hose starting to perish at filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 127,864 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened pipes rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 127,841 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (above rear subframe) (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 127,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (above rear subframe) (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

rear back plates corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2016
Fail 31 Aug 2016

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 127,783 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 127,611 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 127,136 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 126,855 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 126,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 123,343 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 117,039 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2008 111,235 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 103,604 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 97,749 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cracking on wall

rear brakes 20% imbalanced

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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P298 LSC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P298 LSC, 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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P298 LSC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 1996.

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