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P343 HKE

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

137,180 mi
Last recorded137,180 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP343 HKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 137,180 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight leak from steering damper

small hole in o/s headlamp glass

Fail 31 Aug 2012 137,180 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small hole in o/s headlamp glass

Pass 2 Sep 2011 125,934 miles

hole in o/s headlamp glass

slight oil leak from steeringdamper

Pass 26 Aug 2010 115,114 miles

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

emissions reading on upper limit

hole in o/s headlamp glass

slight oil leak from steering damper

Fail 25 Aug 2010 115,114 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

emissions reading on upper limit

hole in o/s headlamp glass

slight oil leak from steering

Pass 13 Aug 2009 103,836 miles

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

emissions reading on upper limit

slight leak from steering damper

Pass 28 Aug 2008 95,954 miles

Spare tyre defective

emissions reading on upper limits ( will require work carried out to fuel system for next years m o t)

slight leak from steering damper

Fail 28 Aug 2008 95,954 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight leak from steering damper

Pass 3 Sep 2007 85,964 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear registration plates starting to deteriorate

Fail 3 Sep 2007 85,949 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear registration plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Sep 2006 76,690 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 76,677 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear registration plates starting to deteriorate

Fail 1 Sep 2006 76,674 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition but not affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear registration plates starting to deteriorate

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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P343 HKE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P343 HKE, 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 P343 HKE registered?

P343 HKE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 August 1996.

Is P343 HKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P343 HKE shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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