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P712 MLN

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,991 mi
Last recorded109,991 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP712 MLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 109,991 miles

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 25 Nov 2010 106,826 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 103,527 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 98,596 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 98,596 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 93,999 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 90,414 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2006 90,414 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 MLN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P712 MLN, 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 MLN registered?

P712 MLN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P712 MLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P712 MLN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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