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P638 HKC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,800 mi
Last recorded145,800 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP638 HKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 145,800 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 145,799 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)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 140,650 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 140,648 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 135,456 miles

offside front shockabsorber badly corroded

wipers not parking

Fail 8 Jul 2014 135,456 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

offside front shockabsorber badly corroded

wipers not parking

Pass 26 Jul 2013 131,043 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 127,214 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 124,729 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 124,728 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 118,656 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 112,983 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 105,339 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 98,166 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 90,926 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 82,992 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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P638 HKC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P638 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 P638 HKC registered?

P638 HKC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P638 HKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P638 HKC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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