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P940 LLY

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,119 mi
Last recorded112,119 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP940 LLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 112,119 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 112,115 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2016 111,629 miles

waster pump bearing noisy

Fail 29 Sep 2016 116,625 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

waster pump bearing noisy

Pass 12 Aug 2015 110,534 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 110,534 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 109,647 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 107,614 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 107,614 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 103,250 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 98,354 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 93,800 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 90,708 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 83,831 miles

ADVISED o/s/f tyre wearing on inner side wall

Pass 4 Sep 2007 74,510 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 66,293 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 62,821 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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P940 LLY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 P940 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 P940 LLY registered?

P940 LLY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 August 1996.

Is P940 LLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P940 LLY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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