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P298 XLJ

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,354 mi
Last recorded44,354 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP298 XLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2012 44,354 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 38,557 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 37,222 miles

steering dampner damp

Pass 21 Oct 2009 36,709 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 36,540 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 36,187 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 35,292 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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P298 XLJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XLJ, 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 P298 XLJ registered?

P298 XLJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P298 XLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P298 XLJ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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