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P643 TBD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

194,431 mi
Last recorded194,431 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP643 TBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 194,431 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 194,431 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 10,939 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 10,939 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 184,361 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 174,896 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 174,282 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 174,282 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 169,931 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 167,077 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 167,075 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Dec 2008 153,838 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 141,861 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 141,030 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 140,890 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 130,739 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 115,320 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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P643 TBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P643 TBD, 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 P643 TBD registered?

P643 TBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P643 TBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P643 TBD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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