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P681 HMC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,919 mi
Last recorded197,919 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP681 HMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2014 197,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 197,546 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 194,271 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 191,701 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 190,065 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 187,069 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 187,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2005 171,844 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 171,844 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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P681 HMC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P681 HMC, 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 P681 HMC registered?

P681 HMC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 1996.

Is P681 HMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P681 HMC shows 9 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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