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P426 MLM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

211,482 mi
Last recorded211,482 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP426 MLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 211,482 miles

Nearside Front wishbone bush worn

front discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Jan 2015 195,344 miles

slight corrosion to sills

Pass 3 Jan 2014 176,771 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres close to legal limit

brake pipe above rear axel starting to corrode

play in both rear axel front bushes

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2013 162,609 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 162,594 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 149,540 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 135,334 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 126,156 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 126,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 119,343 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 115,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 111,515 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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P426 MLM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P426 MLM, 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 P426 MLM registered?

P426 MLM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 1996.

Is P426 MLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P426 MLM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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