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L20 TSC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,752 mi
Last recorded88,752 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 TSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 88,752 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 83,148 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 77,618 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 72,081 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 72,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 67,021 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 67,021 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 57,743 miles

oil leak at diff

oil leak at engine

Pass 30 Oct 2007 50,151 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 43,214 miles

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

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

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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L20 TSC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L20 TSC, 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 L20 TSC registered?

L20 TSC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 1996.

Is L20 TSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L20 TSC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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