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P157 HWB

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

231,942 mi
Last recorded231,942 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 HWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 231,942 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 224,005 miles

Slight play in front ball joints

Vehicle has corrosion all round chassis and sill areas

Pass 1 Jul 2017 216,009 miles

Handbrake only just passed required efficiency

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

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

Vehicle has corrosion all round chassis and sill areas

Pass 2 Jul 2016 208,019 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

Front both inner anti roll bar d bushes and outer bushes have play

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle has corrosion all round chassis and sill areas

Pass 15 Jun 2015 205,005 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle covered in dirt and debree not allowing full inspection of chassis,brake pipes on other components

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 196,511 miles

Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 187,953 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 179,312 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 169,462 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 169,368 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 169,368 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2008 168,796 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 24 Apr 2007 167,522 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 153,766 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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P157 HWB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 P157 HWB, 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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P157 HWB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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