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P584 HMD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

190,075 mi
Last recorded190,075 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP584 HMD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 190,075 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both steerinng inner tack rod end ball joints has slight play

o/s/f wheel arch has surface corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2014 186,944 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 175,838 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 163,962 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 151,486 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 138,130 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 124,896 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front and rear number plates are slightly delaminated.

Fail 3 Mar 2009 124,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front and rear number plates are slightly delaminated.

Pass 6 Mar 2008 113,157 miles

o/s tie rod has small movement.

Pass 26 Feb 2007 103,483 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 103,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 92,608 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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P584 HMD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P584 HMD, 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 P584 HMD registered?

P584 HMD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 October 1996.

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