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P94 CLS

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,401 mi
Last recorded140,401 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP94 CLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 140,401 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 140,400 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 138,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 134,421 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 133,199 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 133,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 129,143 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 116,421 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 116,421 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ADVISE OILY MARKS ON INTERIOR WHEN VEHICLE WAS PRESENTED

Pass 24 Oct 2006 104,247 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 94,851 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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P94 CLS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P94 CLS, 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 P94 CLS registered?

P94 CLS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P94 CLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P94 CLS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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