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P28 TPN

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

178,134 mi
Last recorded178,134 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 TPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 178,134 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 178,134 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 173,019 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre is heavily perished

Offside Rear Tyre is perished

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 173,019 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre is heavily perished

Offside Rear Tyre is perished

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 172,116 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 172,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 168,286 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 164,358 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 156,286 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 147,272 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 144,105 miles

BOTH FRONT HEAD LIGHT GLASS SMOL CHIP

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 139,252 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 139,252 miles

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

Both headlights have stone chips in glass.

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

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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P28 TPN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P28 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 P28 TPN registered?

P28 TPN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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