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P341 YLJ

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,557 mi
Last recorded121,557 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP341 YLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 121,557 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 110,057 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 103,732 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 103,728 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements has honeycone back ground (0.1 (d))

inside vehicle is distgusting

Pass 2 Aug 2017 96,318 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 96,318 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 88,889 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 83,834 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 83,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 76,241 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 68,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 68,018 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 60,789 miles

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

play felt on o/s/f area unable to locate reason

Fail 3 Jul 2012 60,789 miles

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

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

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

play felt on o/s/f area unable to locate reason

Pass 30 Jun 2011 46,977 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 37,457 miles

Diff pinion seal leaking

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 29,525 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 28,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 28,081 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 26,464 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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P341 YLJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P341 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 P341 YLJ registered?

P341 YLJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 1996.

Is P341 YLJ safe to buy?

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