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P411 HMK

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,964 mi
Last recorded155,964 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP411 HMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 155,964 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 May 2015 152,707 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 152,707 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 151,197 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 149,678 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2012 147,503 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to brake pipes showing (cleaned)

Pass 16 May 2011 145,418 miles

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

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

corrosion to brake pipes showing

Fail 16 May 2011 145,418 miles

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

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

corrosion to brake pipes showing

Pass 27 May 2010 143,720 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 141,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

corrosion to nearside rear chassis rail

dampness to fuel tank around fuel pump pipe in to tank

horn poor

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 29 May 2008 140,084 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 138,293 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 138,291 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2006 136,571 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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P411 HMK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P411 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 P411 HMK registered?

P411 HMK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 October 1996.

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