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P314 LLU

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

114,053 mi
Last recorded114,053 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP314 LLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 114,053 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 113,120 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 109,718 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 106,020 miles

slight play in steering idler bush

Pass 7 Jun 2011 104,250 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 104,246 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 99,020 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 94,304 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 87,372 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 80,969 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 74,530 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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P314 LLU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P314 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P314 LLU registered?

P314 LLU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P314 LLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P314 LLU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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