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P637 MLM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,692 mi
Last recorded86,692 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP637 MLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 86,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 84,506 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 83,842 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 82,914 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 82,039 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2011 80,954 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 79,347 miles
Pass 31 May 2009 77,371 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 74,854 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 74,854 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2007 71,662 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 68,289 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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P637 MLM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P637 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 P637 MLM registered?

P637 MLM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 November 1996.

Is P637 MLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P637 MLM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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