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P803 LRF

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,864 mi
Last recorded149,864 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP803 LRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2014 149,864 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 149,864 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 146,506 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2012 143,077 miles

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

both lower ball joints noisey ?

emmission slightly high

wiper poor

Pass 21 Jul 2011 139,138 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 139,138 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 135,799 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 135,799 miles

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)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 132,109 miles

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

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Pass 21 Jul 2008 128,344 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 125,028 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 122,526 miles

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

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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P803 LRF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P803 LRF, 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 P803 LRF registered?

P803 LRF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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