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P793 HBD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,092 mi
Last recorded97,092 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP793 HBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 97,092 miles

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

engine oil leak

slight damage to nearside front chassis to slam panel

Pass 5 Jul 2013 96,800 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 94,343 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 91,320 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 28 Jun 2011 91,160 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Jun 2010 88,629 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 88,200 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 81,354 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 81,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 79,999 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 76,507 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 May 2007 76,507 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 72,129 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 72,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P793 HBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P793 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 P793 HBD registered?

P793 HBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P793 HBD shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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