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P744 TAM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

110,890 mi
Last recorded110,890 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP744 TAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2011 110,890 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 110,890 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 107,317 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Inner Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2010 107,317 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Inner Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 103,158 miles

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)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2008 98,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 98,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Oct 2008 98,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 98,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Oct 2007 93,700 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 93,700 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 89,259 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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P744 TAM 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 58.3%.

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 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 P744 TAM, 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 P744 TAM registered?

P744 TAM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P744 TAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P744 TAM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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