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P759 HBD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

142,298 mi
Last recorded142,298 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP759 HBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 142,298 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 139,988 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 139,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 135,104 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 135,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 129,666 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 129,666 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 125,188 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 120,987 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 120,987 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 107,328 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 107,328 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2014 102,962 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2014 102,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2013 102,954 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 107,795 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 107,795 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 102,230 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 99,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 97,046 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)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 92,686 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 87,241 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 80,995 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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P759 HBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 P759 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 P759 HBD registered?

P759 HBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P759 HBD shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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