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P416 MLY

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,005 mi
Last recorded108,005 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP416 MLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 108,005 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 107,085 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 105,113 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 102,962 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 102,962 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 101,196 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 98,691 miles

BOth front track rod end dust cover perished

Centre seat belt locking mechanism does not secure the belt

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

Note: underneth has a oil leak

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre is wearing thin and has a small nail

Strong advise** - Both Rear brake hose perished

Strong advise** - Nearside rear tyre is on 1.6mm on the edge and wearing thin

Strong advise** - Both front suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 30 Oct 2013 96,526 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracks on the inner edge, also close to legal limit.

Offside front wheel bearing has a slight play

Offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge, also close to legal limit.

Oil leak.

Pass 7 Dec 2012 94,004 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 91,248 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 88,229 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 85,958 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 82,339 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 82,339 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 May 2007 78,370 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 77,988 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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P416 MLY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P416 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 P416 MLY registered?

P416 MLY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 1996.

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