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P406 HNE

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,072 mi
Last recorded158,072 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP406 HNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 158,072 miles

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

REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES WORN

Fail 1 Apr 2014 158,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES WORN

Pass 28 Mar 2013 144,317 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 144,317 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 143,169 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Both front tyre are worn on the inner edges.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 132,207 miles

NS MIRROR GLASS MISSING

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 132,207 miles

NS MIRROR GLASS MISSING

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 23 Dec 2010 122,384 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 122,384 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 111,239 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 111,237 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 96,944 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 87,399 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 79,774 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 73,503 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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P406 HNE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P406 HNE, 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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P406 HNE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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