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P810 HUJ

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,240 mi
Last recorded191,240 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP810 HUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2012 191,240 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 192,121 miles

Nearside Front 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 1 Mar 2010 186,528 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 177,529 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2007 163,772 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 163,772 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 154,425 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 154,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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P810 HUJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P810 HUJ, 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 P810 HUJ registered?

P810 HUJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P810 HUJ safe to buy?

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