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172 TPJ

2000 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

69,896 mi
Last recorded69,896 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz C92,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration172 TPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 69,896 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 67,816 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 65,748 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 63,362 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 61,093 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 61,093 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 58,192 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 55,716 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 52,692 miles

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

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

gearbox switch is leaking

Pass 13 Aug 2010 49,969 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 47,388 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 43,994 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 40,570 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 36,222 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 32,843 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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172 TPJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 92,655 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 172 TPJ, 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 26 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 172 TPJ registered?

172 TPJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is 172 TPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 172 TPJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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