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P4 TNW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests32 (29 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90.6%

Mileage

72,528 mi
Last recorded72,528 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 TNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

29 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 72,528 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2026 81,710 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 71,362 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 81,472 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 69,040 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 80,905 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 67,118 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 79,765 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 63,698 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 79,108 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 57,564 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 77,094 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 53,079 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 42,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 42,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 76,965 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 27,482 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 13,820 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 76,927 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 75,741 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OSR tyre outer sidewall cut. OSF tyre cracking in tread band.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 74,224 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 72,865 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 70,488 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 68,061 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 67,162 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 62,021 miles

pas return pipe split to steering rack but not leaking

Fail 27 Aug 2009 61,956 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

pas return pipe split to steering rack but not leaking

Pass 29 Aug 2008 58,020 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 55,868 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 50,090 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 49,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 48,832 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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P4 TNW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.6%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 103,759 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 P4 TNW, 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 27 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 P4 TNW registered?

P4 TNW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is P4 TNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P4 TNW shows 32 tests with a 90.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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