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P232 HJN

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,569 mi
Last recorded117,569 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP232 HJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2014 117,569 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 114,225 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 114,225 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 108,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 102,329 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 96,573 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 96,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 87,553 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 80,206 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 72,501 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 72,501 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

both rear brake flexi-hoses perished

fuel breather pipe badly perished offside rear inner wheel arch

offside front tyre on limit

offside rear tyre on limit

water damage rear no plate

Pass 23 Oct 2006 67,611 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges, n/s bald.

Rear brake flexys perished.

Rear discs rusty.

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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P232 HJN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P232 HJN, 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 P232 HJN registered?

P232 HJN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 1996.

Is P232 HJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P232 HJN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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