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P723 LRK

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

155,922 mi
Last recorded155,922 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP723 LRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 155,922 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 8 Jan 2015 155,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 152,620 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 152,620 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 146,451 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 142,384 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 142,382 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 139,949 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 139,507 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 139,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 134,501 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 134,501 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

steering damper

Pass 23 Nov 2007 124,987 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 124,987 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 114,190 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 114,190 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)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 108,405 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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P723 LRK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P723 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 P723 LRK registered?

P723 LRK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 1996.

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