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P395 HBC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,099 mi
Last recorded91,099 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP395 HBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 91,099 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside steering idle arm has slight free play

Fail 11 Feb 2014 91,089 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside steering idle arm has slight free play

Pass 19 Sep 2013 82,012 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 69,852 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 58,263 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 53,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 50,805 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 50,741 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 49,340 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 44,888 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 44,337 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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P395 HBC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P395 HBC, 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 P395 HBC registered?

P395 HBC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 1996.

Is P395 HBC safe to buy?

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