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P432 MLX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,994 mi
Last recorded90,994 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP432 MLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 90,994 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 85,486 miles

engine/gearbox & diff leaking.

o/s/r inner sidelamp inop.

o/s/r tyre cracking inbetween the tread.

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

edges of windscreen starting to deteriorate.

Pass 25 Jun 2008 79,595 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 71,521 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 61,280 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2006 61,280 miles

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

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 55,991 miles

both front tyres wearing off on outside edges

Fail 14 Jul 2005 55,991 miles

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

both front tyres wearing off on outside edges

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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P432 MLX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P432 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 P432 MLX registered?

P432 MLX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 December 1996.

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