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P690 HMC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

128,393 mi
Last recorded128,393 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP690 HMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 128,393 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 125,950 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 122,475 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 May 2017 122,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 May 2016 118,950 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 114,171 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 110,169 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 May 2013 106,521 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 103,680 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 100,539 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 98,656 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2009 95,767 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 93,758 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 92,083 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 88,596 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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P690 HMC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 P690 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 P690 HMC registered?

P690 HMC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P690 HMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P690 HMC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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