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P585 HKC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

102,897 mi
Last recorded102,897 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP585 HKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 102,897 miles

Front Bonnet corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 102,464 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 102,464 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 101,914 miles

Offside Rear Slight corrosion rear floor pan

Pass 10 Dec 2018 101,074 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 100,192 miles

Front windscreen washers poor

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)

Small hole in o/s/r floor pan

Pass 28 Nov 2016 99,525 miles

Hole in o/s/r floor pan caused by corrosion

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 99,007 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output N/S/F dipped beam, due to water in headlight (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 98,468 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 97,513 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 96,942 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 96,339 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 95,644 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 94,870 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 92,920 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 91,000 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 89,404 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 86,737 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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P585 HKC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 P585 HKC, 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 P585 HKC registered?

P585 HKC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 1996.

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