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P969 NLA

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,682 mi
Last recorded72,682 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP969 NLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 72,682 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside front and offside wishbone bushes has medium play advise to change soon

Nearside rear parking needs slight adjustment

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 70,478 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 70,476 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 67,417 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

offside mirror taped up for support

Fail 31 May 2017 67,417 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

offside mirror taped up for support

Pass 11 May 2016 64,558 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 61,494 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 57,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 57,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 53,045 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 49,263 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 46,978 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 44,097 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 41,116 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 41,110 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 37,746 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 35,979 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 32,993 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 32,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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P969 NLA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P969 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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P969 NLA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 1996.

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