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P58 KHK

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,359 mi
Last recorded74,359 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP58 KHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 74,359 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 67,802 miles

damage found on n/s mirror glass

Fail 20 Feb 2014 67,802 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

damage found on n/s mirror glass

Pass 7 Aug 2013 64,759 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 64,759 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 60,217 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 55,831 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 51,799 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 51,799 miles

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

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 11 Aug 2009 47,210 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 47,210 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 42,109 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 42,109 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 37,970 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 34,531 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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P58 KHK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P58 KHK, 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 P58 KHK registered?

P58 KHK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 1996.

Is P58 KHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P58 KHK shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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