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TDZ 3377

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,514 mi
Last recorded152,514 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDZ 3377
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2011 152,514 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 16 Nov 2010 151,043 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f/ tyre starting to wear

Pass 17 Nov 2009 149,129 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 145,127 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 145,127 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 143,124 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 137,184 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 134,948 miles

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

front windscreen edge deterioated

oil leak

play in steering arm

Pass 28 Nov 2005 134,948 miles

front windscreen edge deterioated

oil leak

play in steering arm

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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TDZ 3377 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TDZ 3377, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TDZ 3377 registered?

TDZ 3377 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is TDZ 3377 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TDZ 3377 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TDZ 3377 have outstanding finance?

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