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P784 HBD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,437 mi
Last recorded111,437 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP784 HBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 111,437 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2018 110,621 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 109,595 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 107,080 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 107,080 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 104,344 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside and offside front tyres are wearing on outter tread

nearside and offside rear tyres are on 3mm tread

nearside front bottom ball joint has sight play

Fail 1 Dec 2014 104,344 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside and offside front tyres are wearing on outter tread

nearside and offside rear tyres are on 3mm tread

nearside front bottom ball joint has sight play

Pass 2 Dec 2013 103,029 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on tread and nearside rear tyre nail in tread

nearside front headlamp glass chipped

slight engine oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2013 103,029 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres wearing low on tread and nearside rear tyre nail in tread

nearside front headlamp glass chipped

slight engine oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2012 99,543 miles

nearside front headlight glass chipped

Fail 30 Nov 2012 99,543 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front headlight glass chipped

Fail 1 Dec 2011 97,452 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

airbag light is on

Pass 1 Dec 2011 97,452 miles

airbag light is on

Pass 29 Nov 2010 95,430 miles

air bag light is on

rear diff oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2009 92,540 miles

srs airbag light is on

Pass 28 Nov 2008 89,312 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 89,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 83,386 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 83,384 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Nov 2006 77,233 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 77,233 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 70,362 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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P784 HBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P784 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 P784 HBD registered?

P784 HBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 August 1996.

Is P784 HBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P784 HBD shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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