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P422 NLE

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,970 mi
Last recorded103,970 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP422 NLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 103,970 miles

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

o/s r tyre is deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2011 99,075 miles

Both front tyres worn unevenly

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2010 93,656 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 92,833 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise both nearside indicator bulbs starting to fade

advise exhaust bracket by mainfold

advise light corrotion to both rear metal brake pipes to flexys

advise nail in nearside rear tyre and cracking

advise nearside rearsill has been repaiered

advise nearside washer jet

Fail 26 May 2009 92,833 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise both nearside indicator bulbs starting to fade

advise exhaust bracket by mainfold

advise light corrotion to both rear metal brake pipes to flexys

advise nail in nearside rear tyre and cracking

advise nearside rearsill has been repaiered

advise nearside washer jet

Pass 21 May 2008 90,613 miles

advise inner edge nearside rear tyre

advise nearside washer jet

advise offside front balljoint has slight lift

Pass 24 May 2007 88,167 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 86,125 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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P422 NLE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P422 NLE, 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 P422 NLE registered?

P422 NLE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 1996.

Is P422 NLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P422 NLE shows 8 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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