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P24 TPN

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,662 mi
Last recorded52,662 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP24 TPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2010 52,662 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 52,662 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 40,238 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 36,497 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 35,426 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 31,523 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 26,122 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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P24 TPN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol 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 P24 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 P24 TPN registered?

P24 TPN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P24 TPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P24 TPN 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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