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P299 XLJ

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,030 mi
Last recorded127,030 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP299 XLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2008 127,030 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 127,030 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Coolant leak

Rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 9 Jul 2007 125,169 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 123,277 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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P299 XLJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P299 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 P299 XLJ registered?

P299 XLJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 1996.

Is P299 XLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P299 XLJ shows 4 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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