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P23 TPN

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

229,981 mi
Last recorded229,981 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 TPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 229,981 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 229,917 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Some corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 23 May 2019 229,860 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 229,812 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 228,882 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 228,248 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2016 228,248 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2015 226,566 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 225,605 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 223,836 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 221,366 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 May 2012 221,366 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 200,002 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 220,001 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 219,315 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 217,741 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 214,091 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

one of two offside rear side lights not working

Pass 22 May 2007 212,667 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2006 209,876 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2005 204,514 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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P23 TPN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P23 TPN, 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 P23 TPN registered?

P23 TPN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P23 TPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P23 TPN shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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