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P56 HKK

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

169,100 mi
Last recorded169,100 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP56 HKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 169,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 166,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 161,135 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 157,004 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 152,046 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 147,697 miles

slight play in inner rack ends

Pass 18 Jul 2013 140,253 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 120,057 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 117,133 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 117,133 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 114,295 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 111,679 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 111,679 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 106,913 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 106,913 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 105,341 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 105,341 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)

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

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

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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P56 HKK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 P56 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 P56 HKK registered?

P56 HKK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 October 1996.

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