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P428 HMK

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

122,786 mi
Last recorded122,786 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP428 HMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 122,786 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 114,811 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 107,750 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 102,969 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 97,680 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 92,636 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 87,831 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 82,553 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 82,553 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 75,311 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 70,920 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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P428 HMK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P428 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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How do I check the history of P428 HMK?

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What year was P428 HMK registered?

P428 HMK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P428 HMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P428 HMK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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