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P335 MLM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,951 mi
Last recorded131,951 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP335 MLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 131,951 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 131,770 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 121,784 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 108,977 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 97,964 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 85,679 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 72,949 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 60,964 miles

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

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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P335 MLM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P335 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 P335 MLM registered?

P335 MLM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 1996.

Is P335 MLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P335 MLM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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