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P777 LEL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,632 mi
Last recorded95,632 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP777 LEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 95,632 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 95,630 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 95,630 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 95,546 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 95,337 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 95,175 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 94,980 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 94,520 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 94,130 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 93,919 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 93,919 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 93,797 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 93,324 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 92,923 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 92,585 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 91,860 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 91,855 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 91,835 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 91,819 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 79,640 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 73,521 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 62,999 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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P777 LEL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 P777 LEL, 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 P777 LEL registered?

P777 LEL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P777 LEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P777 LEL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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