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P442 LLN

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,084 mi
Last recorded98,084 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP442 LLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 98,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 98,084 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 94,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2015 88,110 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 81,497 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 81,469 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear 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 10 Oct 2013 75,914 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 71,793 miles

both headlamp beam images very poor

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to front anti roll bar

corrosion to nearside front chassis rail

Pass 20 Oct 2011 64,692 miles

front coil springs corroding

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 27 Oct 2010 61,952 miles

all four coil springs corroding

Pass 23 Oct 2009 60,493 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear caliper damp

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2008 58,581 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all four coil springs corroding

rear diff damp

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Oct 2008 58,580 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all four coil springs corroding

rear diff damp

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2007 57,073 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 54,238 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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P442 LLN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P442 LLN, 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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P442 LLN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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