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P33 HCN

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,115 mi
Last recorded96,115 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP33 HCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 96,115 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 95,181 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 95,181 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 93,728 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 93,728 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 91,396 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 91,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2019 88,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 86,158 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 83,750 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 80,729 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 75,530 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 72,018 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 68,143 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 65,484 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 62,363 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 60,031 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 57,498 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 55,211 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2008 55,211 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 51,811 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 47,549 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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P33 HCN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 P33 HCN, 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 P33 HCN registered?

P33 HCN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 1996.

Is P33 HCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P33 HCN shows 22 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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