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P118 TGE

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,130 mi
Last recorded112,130 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 TGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 112,130 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 106,775 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 101,469 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 96,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 89,859 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 89,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 83,754 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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P118 TGE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,295cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P118 TGE, 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 P118 TGE registered?

P118 TGE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 1996.

Is P118 TGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P118 TGE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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