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P427 HMK

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,309 mi
Last recorded79,309 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP427 HMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 79,309 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 69,944 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 62,129 miles

srs warning lamp not working

Fail 29 Mar 2017 62,128 miles

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

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

horn sounds when steering turned

srs warning lamp not working

Pass 8 Jul 2015 55,130 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 49,275 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 45,670 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 43,163 miles

front and rear pads getting alittle low

near side front tyre getting low on the outer edge

slight front wheel bearing play both sides

Pass 3 Jun 2011 40,192 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 36,976 miles

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre wearing low

rear number plate sightly faded

Fail 8 Jan 2009 31,607 miles

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

front indicator bulbs are fading

Pass 8 Jan 2009 31,607 miles

front indicator bulbs are fading

Pass 4 Oct 2007 28,674 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 26,417 miles

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread and outer side wall is perishing

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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P427 HMK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P427 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 P427 HMK registered?

P427 HMK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 1996.

Is P427 HMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P427 HMK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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