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P191 HKC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,145 mi
Last recorded59,145 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP191 HKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2013 59,145 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 51,436 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 45,078 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 42,304 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 39,901 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear diff leaking oil.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 37,516 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 34,073 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 28,048 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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P191 HKC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P191 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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What year was P191 HKC registered?

P191 HKC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 August 1996.

Is P191 HKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P191 HKC shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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