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P324 LLU

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,780 mi
Last recorded129,780 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP324 LLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2010 129,780 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion on chassis

steering noisy

windscreen damage not in swept area

Fail 11 Jan 2010 129,780 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion on chassis

steering noisy

windscreen damage not in swept area

Pass 29 Jun 2009 128,805 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 126,011 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 123,162 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion on chassie

deterioration in exhaust system

Pass 27 May 2006 119,095 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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P324 LLU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P324 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.

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What year was P324 LLU registered?

P324 LLU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P324 LLU safe to buy?

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