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P715 LLY

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,232 mi
Last recorded118,232 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP715 LLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 118,232 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 114,097 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 112,347 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 109,912 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 May 2016 107,773 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 107,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 106,171 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2014 104,207 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 May 2014 104,207 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 102,224 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 101,472 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 100,970 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 100,305 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 100,305 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 97,503 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 94,121 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 90,686 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 86,911 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 86,911 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped 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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P715 LLY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P715 LLY, 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 P715 LLY registered?

P715 LLY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is P715 LLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P715 LLY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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