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P711 TFV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

86,886 mi
Last recorded86,886 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP711 TFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 86,886 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 85,275 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Heat sheild loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 83,755 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 2mm O/s/r on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 83,749 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 2mm O/s/r on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 82,415 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Front and rear indicators slight discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 80,443 miles

Body component slightly loose Bonnet release handle Insecure. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S/F Bottom Ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected O/S/F Brake disc worn (Marked) (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front O/S/F top spring mount starting to corrode.

Pass 10 Mar 2021 78,420 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 76,818 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 76,818 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour All indicators incorrect colour. Showing White (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 75,121 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 75,121 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 73,276 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 71,203 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 69,233 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play + offside (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 67,026 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 64,692 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 62,209 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 59,667 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 57,104 miles

Offside Front 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 19 Jan 2010 55,143 miles

Offside Front 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 20 Jan 2009 52,412 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 50,241 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 45,836 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 45,808 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 40,069 miles

oil leak

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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P711 TFV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P711 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 P711 TFV registered?

P711 TFV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P711 TFV shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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