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P564 HNV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,617 mi
Last recorded116,617 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP564 HNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2012 116,617 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 116,617 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 104,008 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 99,286 miles

most metal brake pipes corroding

slight lift to offside & nearside front bottom ball joints

Fail 20 Feb 2010 99,282 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

most metal brake pipes corroding

slight lift to offside & nearside front bottom ball joints

Pass 21 Feb 2009 91,974 miles

Both front indicators discolouring.

Nearside outer washer jet not working.

Oil leak.

Pass 22 Feb 2008 93,750 miles

BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

O/S/F TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

Fail 16 Feb 2008 93,514 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

O/S/F TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 15 Feb 2007 89,570 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 89,157 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 89,157 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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P564 HNV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P564 HNV, 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 P564 HNV registered?

P564 HNV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 August 1996.

Is P564 HNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P564 HNV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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