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P306 MLM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

174,172 mi
Last recorded174,172 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP306 MLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2010 174,172 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 166,056 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 162,345 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

front brake imbalance of 12%

slight play in steering system nearside and offside

Pass 30 Aug 2007 157,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

slight play in steering nearside and offside

Pass 2 Sep 2006 152,123 miles

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

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

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2005 144,900 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P306 MLM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P306 MLM, 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 P306 MLM registered?

P306 MLM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P306 MLM shows 6 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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