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P188 HKC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,145 mi
Last recorded103,145 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP188 HKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2020 103,145 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel filter area (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 97,388 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both n/s and o/s casings are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both n/s and o/s casings are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2016 95,650 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and rear n/s& o/s (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 90,929 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 90,929 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 86,826 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 81,896 miles

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

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

center stop lamp inop

corrision prensent under body

exhaust has rattle inside allso corroded

n/s/f tyre has slight side wall damage

oil leak rear diff

play in front drag links steering

Pass 5 Mar 2012 76,362 miles

Oil leak

corrision n/s/r floor

n/s/r tyre crackin

o/s mirror glass slight damage

oil leak from rear diff

rear centre brake light inop

slight inbalance o/s/r foot brake

Fail 5 Mar 2012 76,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

corrision n/s/r floor

n/s/r tyre crackin

o/s mirror glass slight damage

oil leak from rear diff

rear centre brake light inop

slight inbalance o/s/r foot brake

Pass 3 Mar 2011 71,304 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 66,717 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 66,717 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 62,300 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 51,557 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 49,799 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 47,916 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 47,916 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nail in nearside front tyre. †high level brake light not working

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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P188 HKC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P188 HKC, 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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P188 HKC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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