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P590 MLH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,970 mi
Last recorded73,970 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP590 MLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 73,970 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 73,281 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 73,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 72,590 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 71,860 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 71,860 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 70,564 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 70,564 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 68,954 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

power steering rack damper beginning to seep fluid !.

Pass 8 Nov 2016 67,577 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 66,145 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 64,520 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 62,887 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 20 Nov 2012 60,878 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 57,642 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 55,246 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 53,085 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 50,384 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 47,686 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 44,022 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 42,128 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 42,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P590 MLH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P590 MLH, 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 P590 MLH registered?

P590 MLH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P590 MLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P590 MLH shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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