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P786 LLY

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,667 mi
Last recorded118,667 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP786 LLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 118,667 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 118,667 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f tyre inner edges slightly worn

Pass 7 Mar 2018 109,130 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

slight play detected in steering idler

Pass 29 Mar 2017 104,947 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 102,031 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

some movement in steering idler

Pass 10 Mar 2015 99,758 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

some movement in steering idler

Pass 27 Mar 2014 96,526 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 92,385 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 89,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 85,777 miles

some movement in steering idler etc

some wear nearside rear tyre edge

Pass 3 Mar 2010 81,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 78,028 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 73,722 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 67,990 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 67,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 62,153 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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P786 LLY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P786 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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P786 LLY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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