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P876 TFU

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,311 mi
Last recorded61,311 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP876 TFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2023 61,311 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 61,305 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 61,298 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

age related corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Oct 2020 61,219 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

age related corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Oct 2019 60,794 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 60,204 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 58,829 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 57,897 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 56,329 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 54,487 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 53,104 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 51,219 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 49,585 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 47,891 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 46,004 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 44,139 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 42,519 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 40,462 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 37,982 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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P876 TFU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P876 TFU, 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 P876 TFU registered?

P876 TFU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 1996.

Is P876 TFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P876 TFU shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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