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P422 TNY

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,671 mi
Last recorded96,671 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP422 TNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 96,671 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear trailing arm bushes perished

vehicle corroded

wear to steering linkage

Fail 25 Jan 2021 96,671 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear trailing arm bushes perished

vehicle corroded

wear to steering linkage

Pass 27 Jan 2020 96,136 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to various body panels.

Pass 29 Jan 2019 94,616 miles

some corrosion to body

Central brake light inop

Front bumper damaged

Fail 28 Jan 2019 94,580 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central brake light inop

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

some corrosion to body

Pass 27 Jan 2018 91,749 miles

has slight corrosion on sills and arches

Pass 28 Jan 2017 86,696 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 81,062 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 75,134 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)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 67,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2012 60,928 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 56,558 miles

diff oil leak

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 54,652 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 52,376 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 49,944 miles

under body & inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2007 46,693 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 43,006 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 40,072 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 TNY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TNY, 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 TNY registered?

P422 TNY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 August 1996.

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