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P336 YLJ

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

160,678 mi
Last recorded160,678 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP336 YLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 160,678 miles

rear diff leaking

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general corrosion underneath car

Pass 21 Sep 2013 155,479 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 151,408 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 147,652 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 143,104 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 134,560 miles

rear number plate fading

Pass 30 Sep 2008 127,893 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 122,459 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 115,521 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 115,521 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 107,281 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 YLJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 P336 YLJ, 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 YLJ registered?

P336 YLJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 1996.

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