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P418 MLX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,175 mi
Last recorded60,175 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP418 MLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 60,175 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 60,061 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 59,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 59,673 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 59,472 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 58,887 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 58,674 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 58,363 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 58,037 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 57,687 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 57,355 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside rear seat belt webbing does not fully return into reel

Fail 7 Sep 2016 57,341 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged offside rear wheel arch area (7.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside rear seat belt webbing does not fully return into reel

Pass 29 Aug 2015 56,951 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 56,515 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 56,043 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2012 55,643 miles

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

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

front suspension arms ball joint grease covers starting to crack slightly

Fail 7 Sep 2012 55,626 miles

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

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

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

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

front suspension arms ball joint grease covers starting to crack slightly

osr tyre cracking in sidewall,,,16 years old

nsf tyre separated in tread ,,not to cords

Pass 14 Sep 2011 55,233 miles

nearside and offside front and nearside rear tyres perished and split

Pass 6 Sep 2010 54,730 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 54,064 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 53,195 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 52,320 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 51,589 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 51,589 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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P418 MLX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 P418 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 P418 MLX registered?

P418 MLX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P418 MLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P418 MLX shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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