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P636 MLX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

143,039 mi
Last recorded143,039 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP636 MLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2012 143,039 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 143,039 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 134,696 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 134,696 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 128,262 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 128,262 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 124,236 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 124,236 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 115,462 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2007 115,462 miles

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2006 105,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P636 MLX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P636 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 P636 MLX registered?

P636 MLX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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