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P990 LLY

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

170,222 mi
Last recorded170,222 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP990 LLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2018 170,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin looked low through wheels (3.5.1g)

Front plate cracked

Front wiper arm has been taped up, working

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)

Rear discs has surface corrosion, brake performance ok

Pass 20 Mar 2017 168,589 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 160,744 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 155,326 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 150,768 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 146,133 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 141,981 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 137,339 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 130,928 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 126,892 miles

exhaust has slight blow from centre section

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 11 Jul 2007 120,541 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 116,758 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

nearside rear disc corroded

rear tyres worn to 3mm

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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P990 LLY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P990 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 P990 LLY registered?

P990 LLY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P990 LLY safe to buy?

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