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P959 TAE

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,390 mi
Last recorded98,390 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP959 TAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 98,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 96,243 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2013 96,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2012 91,681 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 87,428 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 81,875 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 76,109 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 70,553 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 65,147 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 61,722 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 57,442 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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P959 TAE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc 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 P959 TAE, 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 P959 TAE registered?

P959 TAE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 1996.

Is P959 TAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P959 TAE 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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