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P394 HMK

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

95,575 mi
Last recorded95,575 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP394 HMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 95,575 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 94,625 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 93,636 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)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 92,453 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 90,893 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 89,432 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 89,432 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 88,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust front mount to gearbox corroded

o/s and n/s headlamp beam image slightly reduced

Pass 11 Dec 2009 87,134 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 85,733 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 84,559 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 83,543 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 81,522 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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P394 HMK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P394 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P394 HMK registered?

P394 HMK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 October 1996.

Is P394 HMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P394 HMK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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