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P264 HMM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,049 mi
Last recorded133,049 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP264 HMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 133,049 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 133,010 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper insecure + due to accident damage + damage to n/s/f wing (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split + cracking (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low + too far right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 125,096 miles

mirror hangers + objects more than 40mm in drivers view area removed

Fail 10 Jun 2016 125,044 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour all 4 bulbs faded (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

mirror hangers + objects more than 40mm in drivers view area removed

Pass 1 Jun 2015 118,558 miles

all 4 indicators bulbs faded.

Fail 29 May 2015 118,545 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all 4 indicators bulbs faded.

Pass 30 May 2014 117,142 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 116,822 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 113,105 miles

wiper blade

Pass 17 Oct 2011 110,780 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 108,685 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 106,895 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 104,718 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 102,161 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 102,058 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)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 100,314 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 99,355 miles

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

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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P264 HMM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 P264 HMM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P264 HMM?

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What year was P264 HMM registered?

P264 HMM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 1996.

Is P264 HMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P264 HMM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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