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P535 TFV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

103,333 mi
Last recorded103,333 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP535 TFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 103,333 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

vehicle has been undersprayed

Fail 3 Nov 2021 103,333 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

vehicle has been undersprayed

Pass 26 Nov 2020 101,414 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Nov 2019 99,454 miles

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

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Nov 2018 95,888 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 95,888 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 91,324 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 86,488 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 86,487 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 82,699 miles

diff leaking oil

Fail 16 Nov 2015 82,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

diff leaking oil

Pass 19 Nov 2014 78,083 miles

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

front exhaust bracket corroded

n/s/f tyre starting to perish on sidewall

n/s/r tyre starting to split on tread

rear number plate fading

Pass 20 Nov 2013 73,985 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 69,767 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 69,767 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 65,620 miles

offside front tyre outer wall cracking not showing ply/cords

offside rear tyre outer wall cracking not showing ply/cord

Pass 10 Nov 2010 61,532 miles

nearside/front/tyre outerwall splitting not showing canvass/bead

offside/front/tyre outerwall splitting not showing canvass/bead

Pass 25 Nov 2009 58,162 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 53,303 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 48,932 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 45,158 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 42,915 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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P535 TFV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P535 TFV, 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 P535 TFV registered?

P535 TFV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 1996.

Is P535 TFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P535 TFV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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