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P996 TDX

1996 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,446 mi
Last recorded104,446 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP996 TDX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 104,446 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 104,392 miles

1x bolt missing from nearside front wheel.

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 104,352 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

SRS light on..

Pass 20 Jan 2006 101,604 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?

Based on 24,311 MOT tests across 2,343 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
809
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
2,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 577
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 565
brake binding 530
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 479
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P996 TDX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 420 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 647 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P996 TDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P996 TDX registered?

P996 TDX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P996 TDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P996 TDX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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