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P447 MLX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

52,829 mi
Last recorded52,829 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP447 MLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 52,829 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 42,810 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 42,690 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 41,965 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 41,518 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 41,157 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 39,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass insecure ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 24 Aug 2018 39,251 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass insecure ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 24 Aug 2018 39,251 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass insecure ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working replaced bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 24 Aug 2017 38,792 miles

Nearside door mirror glass insecure

Rear Oil leak diff ()

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 30 Aug 2016 38,625 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 38,625 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 37,453 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2014 35,550 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 34,445 miles

rear axle oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2013 34,445 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

rear axle oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2012 34,128 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

obligatory mirror - glass has got excessive horizontal movement.

rear differential - oil leak.

Pass 19 Aug 2011 33,559 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

os mirror glas - excessive horizontal movement.

slight fluid from sterring pump terminal

Pass 26 Oct 2009 31,688 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 30,470 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 30,006 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 29,743 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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P447 MLX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P447 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 P447 MLX registered?

P447 MLX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P447 MLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P447 MLX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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