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P901 TUH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

173,730 mi
Last recorded173,730 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP901 TUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2012 173,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2011 170,395 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

play in steering joints

Pass 12 Jul 2010 168,094 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 165,555 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008
Pass 24 Jul 2007 153,528 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 146,026 miles

play in front ball joints

play in steering

Pass 17 Aug 2005 140,570 miles

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

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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P901 TUH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P901 TUH, 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 P901 TUH registered?

P901 TUH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 August 1996.

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