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P805 LRF

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,732 mi
Last recorded83,732 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP805 LRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 83,732 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 82,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 80,094 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 80,094 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 76,720 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 72,356 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 68,021 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 61,778 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 61,753 miles

Front Lower Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 54,620 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P805 LRF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P805 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 P805 LRF registered?

P805 LRF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is P805 LRF safe to buy?

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