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P340 MLM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,141 mi
Last recorded174,141 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP340 MLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 174,141 miles

offside rear lower stub axle bush slight play

offside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to crack

slight play offside front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Feb 2009 173,494 miles

nearside front lower ball joint has slight play

offside front lower ball joint has slight play

offside rear lower stub axle bush has slight play

Pass 12 Mar 2008 169,964 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 165,266 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 165,266 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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P340 MLM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P340 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 P340 MLM registered?

P340 MLM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 October 1996.

Is P340 MLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P340 MLM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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