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P752 HBD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

285,093 mi
Last recorded285,093 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP752 HBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2007 285,093 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 239,485 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 202,447 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2005 202,215 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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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P752 HBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P752 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.

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What year was P752 HBD registered?

P752 HBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1996.

Is P752 HBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P752 HBD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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