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P709 HMC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

134,235 mi
Last recorded134,235 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP709 HMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 134,235 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 125,828 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 125,814 miles

Front bumper slight damage

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 123,970 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 123,970 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 119,278 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

front wiper slightly smearing

horn sounds slightly gratin

nearside rear tyre worn down 2mm

offside front tyre worn down to 3mm

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 29 Oct 2010 114,169 miles

front brake lipped & wearing !!!

front number plate slight crack !!!

nearside & offside front indicator faded up !!!

nearside & offside rear brake flex hose started to perishe !!!

nearside & offside rear indicator started to fade up !!!

rear number plate started to fade up !!!

Pass 19 Nov 2009 109,303 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 103,985 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 97,879 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 91,513 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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P709 HMC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P709 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 P709 HMC registered?

P709 HMC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P709 HMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P709 HMC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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