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P713 MLN

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,078 mi
Last recorded136,078 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP713 MLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2010 136,078 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 136,078 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 118,178 miles

Slight corrocion on off side rear suspension mount

Fail 3 Nov 2009 118,174 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake fluid level low

Slight corrocion on off side rear suspension mount

Pass 28 Oct 2008 108,449 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 105,517 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 105,517 miles

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

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 MLN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 P713 MLN registered?

P713 MLN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 1996.

Is P713 MLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P713 MLN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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