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P538 HYC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,708 mi
Last recorded125,708 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP538 HYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 125,708 miles

nearside front tyre wearing

slight play in steering components

Pass 22 Apr 2009 117,850 miles

both rear tyres wearing near limit

oil leak

play in steering

Pass 2 May 2008 111,012 miles

idle speed erratic

oil leak

slight play in steering

Pass 18 Apr 2007 102,937 miles

Oil leak

damage to screen - suggest replace

Pass 5 May 2006 96,240 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 96,240 miles

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

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

nearside front windscreen chiped

no seats in rear of the car seat belts still work

offside rear tyre low

oil leak

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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P538 HYC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P538 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P538 HYC?

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What year was P538 HYC registered?

P538 HYC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P538 HYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P538 HYC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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