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P713 LRK

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,385 mi
Last recorded151,385 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP713 LRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 151,385 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

fuel cap seal perisdhed

Fail 7 Jan 2016 151,385 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

fuel cap seal perisdhed

Fail 8 Jan 2015 141,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 141,212 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 137,386 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 8 Jan 2014 137,386 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2013 134,476 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 129,406 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 122,425 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 117,565 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 117,565 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 112,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Jan 2009 112,830 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 105,626 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 105,626 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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P713 LRK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P713 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 P713 LRK registered?

P713 LRK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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