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P418 HMK

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

208,394 mi
Last recorded208,394 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP418 HMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2009 208,394 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 194,899 miles

Windscreen wiper arm retract mechnism not working correctly

Fail 14 Jan 2009 194,899 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Windscreen wiper arm retract mechnism not working correctly

Pass 8 Jan 2008 186,130 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 180,082 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 172,552 miles

slight lift offside and nearside lower ball joints

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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P418 HMK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P418 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 P418 HMK registered?

P418 HMK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 October 1996.

Is P418 HMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P418 HMK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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