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P776 HBD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,267 mi
Last recorded152,267 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP776 HBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 152,267 miles

Front oil cooler pipe corroded

Slight leak of oil from rear differential

Pass 4 Mar 2014 149,936 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 145,274 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 17 Jan 2013 145,271 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 14 Dec 2012 145,072 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front inner steering arm play

Pass 3 Jun 2011 144,243 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 144,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 29 May 2009 141,705 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 136,782 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 133,108 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 133,108 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 103,408 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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P776 HBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P776 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 P776 HBD registered?

P776 HBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 1996.

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