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P569 MLX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

178,536 mi
Last recorded178,536 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP569 MLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 178,536 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2011 169,041 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wearing more on edges

front brake discs wearing low

front bumper damaged

Fail 3 Sep 2011 168,839 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front tyres wearing more on edges

front brake discs wearing low

front bumper damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2010 161,864 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 161,714 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2009 156,447 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 150,330 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 150,330 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Aug 2007 141,493 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 141,493 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 130,352 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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P569 MLX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P569 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 P569 MLX registered?

P569 MLX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P569 MLX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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