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P655 HMD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

107,588 mi
Last recorded107,588 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP655 HMD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 107,588 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 106,154 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 104,775 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 102,895 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 101,074 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 99,237 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 98,837 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perrished / slightly cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 98,837 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear pipe support missing (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective perrished and cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perrished / slightly cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 98,387 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 97,427 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 96,639 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 95,662 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 95,059 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 93,793 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 93,789 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 92,974 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 92,192 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 91,604 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 90,841 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 89,859 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 89,856 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 88,697 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 87,488 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 86,634 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 86,634 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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P655 HMD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P655 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.

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What year was P655 HMD registered?

P655 HMD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P655 HMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P655 HMD shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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