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P712 LRK

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,357 mi
Last recorded115,357 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP712 LRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 115,357 miles

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perrish

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Mar 2012 111,669 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 108,904 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 102,257 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 102,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 96,964 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 92,055 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside door mirro glass cracked

oil leak from diff

oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Sep 2006 86,105 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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P712 LRK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,199cc 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 P712 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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What year was P712 LRK registered?

P712 LRK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P712 LRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P712 LRK 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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