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P671 LRK

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,635 mi
Last recorded160,635 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP671 LRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 160,635 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 149,211 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 138,862 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 128,311 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 128,299 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 117,413 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap outer casing slightly damaged

lift in n/s o/s lower ball joints / within pescribed limits

Pass 6 Aug 2009 106,550 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front wheel rim slightly bent

rear number plate slightly defaced

slight lift in n/s lower ball joint / within perscribed limits

Fail 6 Aug 2009 106,550 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front wheel rim slightly bent

rear number plate slightly defaced

slight lift in n/s lower ball joint / within perscribed limits

Pass 22 Jul 2008 99,476 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

horn slightly dull

Pass 9 Aug 2007 84,994 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 84,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 78,616 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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P671 LRK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P671 LRK, 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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P671 LRK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 1996.

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