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P455 HKC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,434 mi
Last recorded74,434 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP455 HKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2013 74,434 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Oct 2012 70,450 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 68,308 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 59,346 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 54,793 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 54,793 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 53,239 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 45,445 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 44,741 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 43,537 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 40,391 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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P455 HKC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 P455 HKC, 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 P455 HKC registered?

P455 HKC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 1996.

Is P455 HKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P455 HKC 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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