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P535 HYC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,127 mi
Last recorded126,127 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP535 HYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 126,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 108,862 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 105,994 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 102,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads low

nearside steering idle arm has a slight play

Pass 24 Nov 2009 98,595 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 94,201 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 89,055 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 84,475 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 84,475 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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P535 HYC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P535 HYC, 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 P535 HYC registered?

P535 HYC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P535 HYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P535 HYC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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