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P215 KHN

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,239 mi
Last recorded134,239 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP215 KHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 134,239 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 134,238 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 131,777 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 131,777 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 127,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 122,179 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear perished between tread

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 122,979 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear perished between tread

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 118,277 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 118,275 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 113,689 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 103,380 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 103,030 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 99,363 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 99,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 93,875 miles

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

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

windscreen starting to delaminate

Fail 14 Apr 2010 91,291 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 91,291 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 86,383 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 86,383 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 81,667 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 81,667 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 77,118 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 77,118 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 71,257 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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P215 KHN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P215 KHN, 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 P215 KHN registered?

P215 KHN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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