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P867 LLY

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,279 mi
Last recorded122,279 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP867 LLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2009 122,279 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2009 117,299 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2008 98,511 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 98,511 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 May 2008 98,484 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 97,140 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 97,136 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 92,130 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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P867 LLY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P867 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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What year was P867 LLY registered?

P867 LLY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P867 LLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P867 LLY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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