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P591 MLH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,010 mi
Last recorded164,010 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP591 MLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 164,010 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 162,775 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 162,546 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 162,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 162,078 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 161,623 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 161,127 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 161,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 160,128 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 160,125 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 158,767 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 157,424 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 15,670 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 156,267 miles

Offside Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 154,535 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 152,770 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 151,449 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 149,231 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 149,231 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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P591 MLH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P591 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 P591 MLH registered?

P591 MLH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 1996.

Is P591 MLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P591 MLH shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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