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P330 TDD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

135,318 mi
Last recorded135,318 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP330 TDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 135,318 miles

BOTH FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKS AND BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY

FRONT NO PLATE CRACKED

N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT,SLIGHT PLAY

REAR NO PLATE SIGN OF DETERIORATING

Fail 17 Nov 2011 135,318 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKS AND BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY

FRONT NO PLATE CRACKED

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

N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT,SLIGHT PLAY

REAR NO PLATE SIGN OF DETERIORATING

Pass 28 Sep 2010 132,415 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 132,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 122,525 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 122,525 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 108,823 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 108,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 91,657 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 72,734 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 72,734 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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P330 TDD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P330 TDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P330 TDD?

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What year was P330 TDD registered?

P330 TDD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P330 TDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P330 TDD shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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