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P49 HKK

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,702 mi
Last recorded116,702 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP49 HKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2009 116,702 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 116,594 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 116,504 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 114,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 111,648 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2006 111,648 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 104,943 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 104,939 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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P49 HKK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P49 HKK, 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 P49 HKK registered?

P49 HKK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P49 HKK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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