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P162 HBC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

157,974 mi
Last recorded157,974 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP162 HBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 157,974 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 144,671 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 136,949 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill rear end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged but not showing white light to rear

Pass 9 Jan 2020 133,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2019 125,933 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 121,272 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 117,177 miles

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

Offside Rear fuel filler breather pipe beginning to crack & perish inner wheel arch

Pass 18 Aug 2015 113,174 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 108,404 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 100,882 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 97,864 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 90,978 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 77,293 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 77,211 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 76,309 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 70,977 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advisory.front number plate in poor condition.advise renewal.

Pass 31 Aug 2006 67,099 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 61,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 61,581 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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P162 HBC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 P162 HBC, 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 P162 HBC registered?

P162 HBC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 1996.

Is P162 HBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P162 HBC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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