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P717 HBD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

167,001 mi
Last recorded167,001 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP717 HBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2017 167,001 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 161,712 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 153,820 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 144,969 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 135,395 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 126,573 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 115,425 miles

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

both side fro nt disc/s and both side rear disc/s slightly pitted

Pass 22 Jun 2010 104,578 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 94,220 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 82,837 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 76,024 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 683,798 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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P717 HBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P717 HBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P717 HBD registered?

P717 HBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 August 1996.

Is P717 HBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P717 HBD shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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