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P950 NLA

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,335 mi
Last recorded96,335 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP950 NLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 96,335 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 30 May 2014 96,324 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 24 May 2013 95,226 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 93,260 miles

ADVISE, both rear brake flexi hoses starting to perish.

ADVISE, front windscreen deteriorating at base.(becoming milky)

ADVISE, nearside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

ADVISE, radiator coolant level light on dash.

Fail 25 May 2012 93,260 miles

ADVISE, both rear brake flexi hoses starting to perish.

ADVISE, front windscreen deteriorating at base.(becoming milky)

ADVISE, nearside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

ADVISE, radiator coolant level light on dash.

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

Pass 14 May 2011 89,611 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 89,599 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 86,897 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 May 2009 83,279 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2008 79,201 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2008 79,186 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 73,590 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2006 70,183 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 70,177 miles

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

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

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

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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P950 NLA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P950 NLA, 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 P950 NLA registered?

P950 NLA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 1996.

Is P950 NLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P950 NLA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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