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P380 HMK

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,125 mi
Last recorded117,125 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP380 HMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 117,125 miles

rear differential is leaking

Pass 26 Jul 2010 117,068 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 113,127 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 108,852 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 108,848 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 103,102 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 96,561 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)

rear number plate

Pass 8 Aug 2005 90,725 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 90,716 miles

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)

advise both front tyres wearing on inner egde

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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P380 HMK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P380 HMK, 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 P380 HMK registered?

P380 HMK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P380 HMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P380 HMK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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