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P412 HMK

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,350 mi
Last recorded89,350 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP412 HMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2009 89,350 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 89,350 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 82,062 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 75,203 miles

Off side front seat belt slow to retract.

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 75,196 miles

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

Off side front seat belt slow to retract.

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 68,581 miles

offside front seat belt slow on retraction

oil leak from engine

rear axle differential seals leaking

Fail 18 Oct 2006 68,581 miles

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

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

offside front seat belt slow on retraction

oil leak from engine

rear axle differential seals leaking

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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P412 HMK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P412 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 P412 HMK registered?

P412 HMK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 October 1996.

Is P412 HMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P412 HMK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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