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P642 MLX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,518 mi
Last recorded142,518 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP642 MLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 142,518 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 136,311 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 130,951 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 125,893 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 121,562 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 121,562 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 111,371 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 85,918 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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P642 MLX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P642 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 P642 MLX registered?

P642 MLX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P642 MLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P642 MLX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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