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P429 HKO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,146 mi
Last recorded123,146 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP429 HKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 123,146 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 118,070 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 112,096 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 106,864 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 99,854 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch has slight corrosion

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch has slight corrosion

Offside Front wheel arch has slight corrosion

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 94,066 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 84,468 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 75,749 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 71,970 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 71,950 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2016 65,361 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 59,580 miles

Both front lower ball joints have slight lift.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 57,917 miles

deterioration to front registration plate

slight free play in offside & nearside front lower suspension ball joint

Fail 22 Sep 2014 57,917 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

deterioration to front registration plate

slight free play in offside & nearside front lower suspension ball joint

Pass 19 Sep 2013 51,181 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 51,181 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 44,100 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 43,117 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 41,470 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 39,683 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 38,141 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 36,400 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 34,460 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 31,885 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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P429 HKO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P429 HKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P429 HKO registered?

P429 HKO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 October 1996.

Is P429 HKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P429 HKO shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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