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P10 TJM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,372 mi
Last recorded166,372 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP10 TJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 166,372 miles

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

Offside Front 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 13 Nov 2012 160,919 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 160,916 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 152,309 miles

Centre rear stop light not working

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Sep 2010 138,811 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 138,811 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 128,172 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 115,529 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 103,010 miles

nearside front tyre on limit

slight water damage rear no plate

Pass 9 Nov 2006 94,673 miles

Front antiroll bar bushes worn

Rear brake flexys perished.

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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P10 TJM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc 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 P10 TJM, 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 P10 TJM registered?

P10 TJM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P10 TJM safe to buy?

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