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P416 HMH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,758 mi
Last recorded159,758 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP416 HMH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 159,758 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 159,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 147,120 miles

n/s/mirror missing .

Fail 5 Oct 2010 147,120 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

n/s/mirror missing .

Pass 1 Apr 2009 130,000 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 121,397 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 121,397 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 117,225 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 117,225 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 112,536 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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P416 HMH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P416 HMH, 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 P416 HMH registered?

P416 HMH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 1996.

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