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P95 TPN

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,802 mi
Last recorded138,802 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP95 TPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 138,802 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 136,736 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 136,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 134,246 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 133,426 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 132,414 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 132,241 miles

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 124,737 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 124,737 miles

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

disc pads front and rear low & discs front and rear lipped & scored

Pass 29 Jul 2010 120,972 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 120,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 117,595 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 117,595 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 112,386 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front NO/plate cracked

o/s/f headlamp glass cracked & water ingress

Fail 27 Aug 2008 112,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front NO/plate cracked

o/s/f headlamp glass cracked & water ingress

Pass 28 Aug 2007
Fail 28 Aug 2007 109,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 98,607 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 98,607 miles

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

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

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

nearside washer jet blocked

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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P95 TPN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P95 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 P95 TPN registered?

P95 TPN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 1996.

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