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TON 142Y

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,473 mi
Last recorded133,473 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTON 142Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2012 133,473 miles

Surface corrosion on most brake pipes

corrosion on and around floor chassis and sills

Fail 13 Oct 2012 133,473 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Surface corrosion on most brake pipes

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on and around floor chassis and sills

Pass 25 Jun 2010 127,280 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 127,270 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 121,358 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 May 2008 117,659 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 113,484 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 113,484 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2006 107,280 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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TON 142Y is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc 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 TON 142Y, 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 TON 142Y registered?

TON 142Y is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 January 1996.

Is TON 142Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for TON 142Y 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.

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