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P96 TPN

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,256 mi
Last recorded79,256 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP96 TPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 79,256 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 77,061 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 74,975 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 73,089 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 73,089 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 71,305 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 69,111 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 69,111 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 66,331 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wiper blade slight worn

rear diff oil leaking slightly

Fail 4 Nov 2014 66,329 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Outer Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wiper blade slight worn

rear diff oil leaking slightly

Pass 25 Nov 2013 63,786 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 59,732 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 55,238 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 50,805 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 46,410 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 42,394 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 38,264 miles

slight play in n/s/front idler arm/bush

Pass 8 Jan 2007 34,050 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 30,207 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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P96 TPN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 P96 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 P96 TPN registered?

P96 TPN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 1996.

Is P96 TPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P96 TPN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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