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S150 LEP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

197,554 mi
Last recorded197,554 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS150 LEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 197,554 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2011 197,554 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 178,761 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 150,594 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 129,948 miles

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

o/s and n/s have temporary beam kick stickers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2006 128,504 miles

slight play in o/s and n/s front wheels possible bearings

Pass 4 Nov 2005 114,098 miles

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

n/s front lower balljoint slight play

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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S150 LEP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S150 LEP, 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 S150 LEP registered?

S150 LEP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is S150 LEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S150 LEP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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