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L25 TCB

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,450 mi
Last recorded135,450 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL25 TCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 135,450 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 135,450 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 135,450 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested stopped working (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing x 2 bolts (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake pipes corroding, rear brake hose pipes deteriorating

rear suspension bushes deteriorating

slight play at n/s/f steering arm

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 12 May 2015 133,032 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 129,514 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 127,241 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 123,826 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 118,737 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 107,562 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 3 Dec 2008 103,314 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 103,268 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

headlamp auto adjustment fails to work.adjust manualy to required height for mot pass

parking brake has reached required standards for mot but would benefit from service / overhaul and adjustment.

wiper blade poor performance recommend replacement

Pass 4 Dec 2007 92,967 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 82,909 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 82,909 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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L25 TCB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 L25 TCB, 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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L25 TCB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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