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P422 NTM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,323 mi
Last recorded145,323 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP422 NTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 145,323 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 123,473 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

eingine laeking oil

Pass 28 Jul 2011 123,214 miles

engine oil leak

fuel breather hose cracked

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre worn to minimum tread depth

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 27 Jul 2011 123,214 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

fuel breather hose cracked

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre worn to minimum tread depth

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2010 120,010 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 116,300 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 111,605 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 104,898 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 104,894 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 100,927 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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P422 NTM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P422 NTM, 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 P422 NTM registered?

P422 NTM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P422 NTM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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