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P348 MLY

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,348 mi
Last recorded95,348 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP348 MLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 95,348 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 95,348 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 90,195 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 86,787 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 83,229 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 79,245 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 75,635 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 72,267 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 68,638 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 64,491 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 58,333 miles

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 10 Aug 2007 52,712 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 52,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 46,496 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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P348 MLY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P348 MLY, 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 P348 MLY registered?

P348 MLY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 1996.

Is P348 MLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P348 MLY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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