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P972 TMX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

102,422 mi
Last recorded102,422 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP972 TMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 102,422 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 101,515 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 101,505 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 100,055 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 99,590 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 99,590 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 97,232 miles

Rear differential is covered in oil

Pass 9 Apr 2018 95,922 miles

Two rear tyres are worn on the inner tread shoulder

Pass 8 Apr 2017 94,409 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 94,409 miles

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 93,329 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 93,329 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 91,091 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 91,091 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 89,923 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on the tread shoulders

Rear differential leaking

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 88,699 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 88,699 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 87,202 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 85,192 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 85,192 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 83,426 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 81,119 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 77,087 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 77,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2006 76,776 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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P972 TMX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 P972 TMX, 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 P972 TMX registered?

P972 TMX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 October 1996.

Is P972 TMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P972 TMX shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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