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P554 TFV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,245 mi
Last recorded126,245 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP554 TFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 126,245 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 115,000 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 106,993 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 103,254 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 103,223 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 98,797 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 88,529 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 77,554 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 60,121 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 53,063 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 43,037 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 43,027 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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P554 TFV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P554 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 P554 TFV registered?

P554 TFV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is P554 TFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P554 TFV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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