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P421 MLX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

143,575 mi
Last recorded143,575 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP421 MLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 143,575 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 140,143 miles

Offside Front tyre wall is cracked

Offside Rear brake is binding.

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill areas near jacking points (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Four Brake Discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 139,172 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 137,649 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 135,475 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 131,221 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 125,382 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 125,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 118,907 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 112,352 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 107,072 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 99,061 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 91,102 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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P421 MLX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P421 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 P421 MLX registered?

P421 MLX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P421 MLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P421 MLX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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