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P336 MLM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

162,377 mi
Last recorded162,377 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP336 MLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 162,377 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 154,088 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 144,540 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 137,126 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 137,126 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 133,096 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 133,096 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 123,265 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 123,265 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 117,555 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 117,474 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 112,173 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 105,052 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 102,248 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 100,586 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 98,286 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 94,971 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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P336 MLM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P336 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 P336 MLM registered?

P336 MLM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 1996.

Is P336 MLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P336 MLM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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