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P431 MLM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,209 mi
Last recorded67,209 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP431 MLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 67,209 miles

front windscreen wiper blade smearing screen.

nearside front indicator lamp lens condensation inside.

nearside front steering track rod end balljoint boot some damage.

nearside front tyre side wall perished up.

note: engine sump bottom area oily.

Pass 13 Apr 2015 65,142 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 63,569 miles

Both front wipers slightly smearing

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Nearside front tyre wearing thin, perished in the outer area and has cracks

Note: Underneth engine is oily

offside front tyre wearing thin, cracks and perished in the outer area

Fail 18 Apr 2013 61,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wiper blade rubber staring to wear

near side front tyre starting to crack

Pass 18 Apr 2013 61,921 miles

front wiper blade rubber staring to wear

near side front tyre starting to crack

Pass 20 Apr 2012 60,779 miles

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

Near side tyre tread starting to crack up

Pass 14 Apr 2011 60,350 miles

both front brake disc (lipped)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 60,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

both front brake disc (lipped)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 58,639 miles

both front brake disc lipped

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 26 Feb 2009 56,819 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 56,819 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside front tyre on 2.mm tread depth & worn on edges !!!

nearside rear tyre tread edge started to crack & lift up !!!

ofside rear brake flex hose started to crack & perishe up !!!!

rear brake disc's corrode & glazed up quite alot !!!!

rear brake pad linning approx 90% worn low !!!

steering system damper started to leak quite alot !!!!

Pass 25 Mar 2008 55,195 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 53,187 miles

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

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

front number plate broken

rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 18 Mar 2006 50,767 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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P431 MLM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P431 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 P431 MLM registered?

P431 MLM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 1996.

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