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P337 TGC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,750 mi
Last recorded108,750 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP337 TGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2009 108,750 miles

nearside door mirror glass broke

slight play in steering

Fail 16 Dec 2009 108,750 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside door mirror glass broke

slight play in steering

Pass 13 Jan 2009 104,967 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 103,432 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 99,900 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 99,900 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 94,087 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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P337 TGC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P337 TGC, 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 P337 TGC registered?

P337 TGC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 1996.

Is P337 TGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P337 TGC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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