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P646 SHK

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,884 mi
Last recorded111,884 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP646 SHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 111,884 miles

Front exhaust mounting broken

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 100,872 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 92,456 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 85,342 miles

nsf tyre slightly worn

Pass 19 Feb 2010 80,411 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 80,411 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

nsr door handle sticky

Pass 28 Feb 2009 71,021 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 71,021 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 69,685 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 68,040 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 66,928 miles

nearside front ball joint lower slight play in

offside front ball jount lower slight play in

Fail 25 Feb 2006 66,928 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front ball joint lower slight play in

offside front ball jount lower slight play in

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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P646 SHK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P646 SHK, 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 P646 SHK registered?

P646 SHK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 1996.

Is P646 SHK safe to buy?

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