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P901 LLY

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,674 mi
Last recorded124,674 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP901 LLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 124,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 118,802 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 117,017 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 117,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 116,788 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 114,517 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 114,517 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 112,118 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 112,118 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 107,304 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 107,304 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 105,670 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

diff leaking

Fail 23 Jan 2008 105,670 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

diff leaking

Pass 12 Jan 2007 102,422 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 99,077 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 99,077 miles

Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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P901 LLY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P901 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 P901 LLY registered?

P901 LLY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P901 LLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P901 LLY shows 16 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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