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P370 MLX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,306 mi
Last recorded157,306 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP370 MLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 157,306 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Mar 2013 157,306 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 152,117 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

water marks in rear no. plate

Fail 18 Mar 2011 145,275 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 145,275 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 139,136 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 131,009 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre bold on inside edge.

Fail 20 Mar 2009 131,009 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre bold on inside edge.

Fail 3 Mar 2008 122,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 122,138 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 114,764 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 107,041 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

acceptable rear brake inbalance

front pads low

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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P370 MLX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P370 MLX, 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 P370 MLX registered?

P370 MLX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 December 1996.

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