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P811 TMX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2779cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,135 mi
Last recorded102,135 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP811 TMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,779cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 102,135 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front fog light unit is insecure

Rear differential oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2015 100,081 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear differential is leaking oil

Pass 18 Aug 2014 99,830 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear differential oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2013 98,940 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres are wearing slightly on the inner edges

rear differential oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 98,940 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres are wearing slightly on the inner edges

rear differential oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2012 96,688 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre is wearing slightly on the inner edge

rear differential oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2011 94,893 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 93,153 miles

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

cut in tread of offside rear tyre

rear differential leaking oil

Pass 15 Oct 2008 90,347 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 29 Aug 2007 86,479 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 82,931 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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P811 TMX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P811 TMX, 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 P811 TMX registered?

P811 TMX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P811 TMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P811 TMX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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