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P480 MLM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

92,914 mi
Last recorded92,914 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP480 MLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 92,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 92,396 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens damaged but does not affect beam image

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 91,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 89,642 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 88,263 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 86,591 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 86,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 84,684 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 82,456 miles

fuel cap sealing device starting to perish

offside headlamp has a crack

Pass 29 Jul 2013 78,870 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 76,407 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 72,861 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 69,486 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 65,357 miles

advise n/s front tyre side wall damage

Pass 12 Aug 2008 61,210 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 56,768 miles

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

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

advise o/s head lamp glass cracked and holed

Pass 23 Aug 2006 52,793 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)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 47,193 miles

ADVISE N/S FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT AND CENTRE STOP LIGHT IN/OP

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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P480 MLM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 P480 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 P480 MLM registered?

P480 MLM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 1996.

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