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P727 LPU

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,375 mi
Last recorded162,375 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP727 LPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 162,375 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end/arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end/arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2026 162,080 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end/arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end/arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 159,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 157,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 157,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 155,454 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front bumper loose

washer bottle leaking

Pass 5 Aug 2022 151,713 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 149,290 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential slight oil leak / covered in grease / other (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 147,253 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 144,240 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 144,240 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 139,905 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 137,813 miles

Nearside Front headlamp glass has small chip

Oil leak engine area

Fail 1 Sep 2017 137,813 miles

Nearside Front headlamp glass has small chip

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine area

Fail 25 Aug 2017 137,737 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 135,468 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in propshaft centre bearing

Pass 15 Oct 2015 133,049 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 131,854 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 128,397 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 125,581 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 123,685 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 121,070 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 118,147 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 108,585 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 96,187 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 92,682 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 84,263 miles

near and off side front lower ball joints have slight play

near side door mirror glass is missing

rear brake pads are low

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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P727 LPU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 P727 LPU, 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 P727 LPU registered?

P727 LPU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 December 1996.

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