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P469 MLX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

175,964 mi
Last recorded175,964 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP469 MLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2015 175,964 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 174,101 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 172,359 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 169,920 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 166,926 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 163,144 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 160,301 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 153,379 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 153,371 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Some indicators losing amber colouration.

Pass 14 Dec 2005 144,051 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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P469 MLX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P469 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 P469 MLX registered?

P469 MLX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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