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P358 TVL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,377 mi
Last recorded142,377 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP358 TVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2008 142,377 miles

side wall damage to n/s/f tyre

Fail 19 Jul 2008 142,363 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

side wall damage to n/s/f tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2007 119,794 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

high level brakelamp not working

Pass 30 Oct 2006 113,047 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 98,522 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 98,483 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front wiper smears †front number plate cracked †brake light in spoiler not working †differential leaking oil †

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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P358 TVL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P358 TVL, 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 P358 TVL registered?

P358 TVL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 November 1996.

Is P358 TVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P358 TVL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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