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P952 LLY

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

123,455 mi
Last recorded123,455 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP952 LLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 123,455 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 114,485 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 103,957 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 103,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 93,872 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 84,182 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 75,265 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 63,764 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 52,095 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 47,299 miles

tyre o/s front cracking

tyre o/s rear worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Aug 2008 43,390 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorating

Fail 27 Aug 2008 43,374 miles

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

both rear tyres and o/s front perished and cracking up

Pass 3 Sep 2007 41,026 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 40,232 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 39,236 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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P952 LLY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P952 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 P952 LLY registered?

P952 LLY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 August 1996.

Is P952 LLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P952 LLY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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