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P413 HNE

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Bronze Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,705 mi
Last recorded116,705 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP413 HNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 116,705 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level warning light illuminated

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

rear chassis corroded

tappet noisy

Fail 18 Dec 2019 116,682 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper spring cup, front of bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper spring cup, rear of bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level warning light illuminated

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

rear chassis corroded

tappet noisy

Pass 17 Dec 2018 114,709 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant warning light on dash

rear subframe, suspension and chassis corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2018 114,709 miles

Fuel hose damaged filler neck breather pipe split (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

coolant warning light on dash

rear subframe, suspension and chassis corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2017 113,444 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Front subframe and sprig mounts corroded

Nearside Rear top shocker mount and both inner sills corroded

Offside Front and nearside front wings corroded

Offside Front lamp condensated

Fail 6 Dec 2017 113,444 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18 inch (8.2.2)

Front subframe and sprig mounts corroded

Nearside Rear top shocker mount and both inner sills corroded

Offside Front and nearside front wings corroded

Offside Front lamp condensated

Pass 14 Dec 2016 112,181 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

coolant warning lamp on the dash

fuel filler neck breather hose perished and split

Pass 26 Nov 2015 110,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front headlamp misted

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

seap on rear diff

Pass 11 Dec 2014 109,027 miles

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

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

front exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2014 109,027 miles

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

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

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

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

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2013 107,076 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 106,094 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 104,696 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 104,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 102,881 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 102,880 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s washer jet missing

Pass 29 Oct 2009 101,917 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 99,197 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 95,866 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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P413 HNE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Bronze with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P413 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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P413 HNE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 November 1996.

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