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P87 TPN

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Lpg 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,840 mi
Last recorded135,840 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP87 TPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2008 135,840 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 135,840 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2007 127,843 miles

Front Discs Slightly Rusty

Front Pads Getting Low

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 127,843 miles

Front Discs Slightly Rusty

Front Pads Getting Low

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Mar 2006 121,053 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 121,053 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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P87 TPN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P87 TPN, 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 P87 TPN registered?

P87 TPN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P87 TPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P87 TPN shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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