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P808 LRF

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,480 mi
Last recorded77,480 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP808 LRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 77,480 miles

slight lift in n/s o/s front upper ball joints

Fail 11 Jul 2016 77,480 miles

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet pipe (7.2.3)

rear brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1)

slight lift in n/s o/s front upper ball joints

Pass 23 Jul 2015 74,923 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 74,923 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 72,243 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 69,296 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 66,942 miles

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

o/s front anti roll bar bracket corroded

o/s rear brake noisey

Pass 14 Jul 2011 63,931 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 61,503 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 59,063 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 56,421 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 53,491 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 50,522 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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P808 LRF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P808 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 P808 LRF registered?

P808 LRF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is P808 LRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P808 LRF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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