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P621 HMD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,226 mi
Last recorded60,226 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP621 HMD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 60,226 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/F Headlamp glass has a small amount of damage.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Throttle tight to operate

Pass 9 Aug 2013 105,601 miles

Rear brake pads low

Pass 9 Aug 2012 102,315 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 98,047 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 98,047 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 92,564 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 87,088 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 85,002 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 77,939 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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P621 HMD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P621 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P621 HMD registered?

P621 HMD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 1996.

Is P621 HMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P621 HMD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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