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P276 HMM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,994 mi
Last recorded145,994 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP276 HMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 145,994 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2012 140,042 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 131,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

both rear discs slightly worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

vehicle has heavy underseal

Pass 8 Dec 2010 121,331 miles

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

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

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

nearside front slight play in steering arm carnt determine where abouts from due to lower cover.

this vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 8 Dec 2010 121,331 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside front slight play in steering arm carnt determine where abouts from due to lower cover.

this vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 3 Nov 2009 112,408 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2008 166,520 miles

slight play in nsf and osf steering rack

Pass 7 Nov 2007 153,932 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 146,047 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 133,240 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 133,240 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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P276 HMM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P276 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.

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What year was P276 HMM registered?

P276 HMM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P276 HMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P276 HMM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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