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G9 TJP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,558 mi
Last recorded134,558 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 TJP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2012 134,558 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear metal brake pipe and union corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2012 134,558 miles

Engine oil leak

Rear metal brake pipe and union corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2011 130,729 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

n/s/f tyre outer side wall perished

Pass 27 May 2010 126,400 miles

Both front brake hoses starting to perish

Engine oil leak

Nearside waher jet in op

Pass 26 Jun 2009 122,560 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2009 122,558 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2007 114,832 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 108,321 miles

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

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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G9 TJP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G9 TJP, 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 G9 TJP registered?

G9 TJP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 January 1996.

Is G9 TJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G9 TJP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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