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P25 HRP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

175,075 mi
Last recorded175,075 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP25 HRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 175,075 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of exhaust maniflod to head (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 175,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of exhaust maniflod to head (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 172,307 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 169,126 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 165,341 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 160,977 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 155,546 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 150,269 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 145,506 miles

2 front and 2 side repeaters are all starting to discolour

rubber fuel breather hose under offside rear wheel arch is perishing

slightly oil dampness around rubber pipe that goes in to power steering pump

smell of petrol under the back of the car but no obvious signs of leaks

wiper blade is starting to tear

Fail 15 Jan 2010 145,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

2 front and 2 side repeaters are all starting to discolour

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

rubber fuel breather hose under offside rear wheel arch is perishing

slightly oil dampness around rubber pipe that goes in to power steering pump

smell of petrol under the back of the car but no obvious signs of leaks

wiper blade is starting to tear

Pass 10 Dec 2008 140,370 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 134,785 miles

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

front indicator bulbs starting to discolour

slight play in steering idler

Pass 12 Jan 2007 129,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 122,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P25 HRP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P25 HRP, 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 P25 HRP registered?

P25 HRP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 August 1996.

Is P25 HRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P25 HRP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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