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P811 HBD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

176,999 mi
Last recorded176,999 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP811 HBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 176,999 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 161,960 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside front tyre poor condition

Offside rear tyre worn

Pass 18 Oct 2013 156,889 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 154,617 miles

nsr indicator colour

rear brake balance

slight blow centre exhaust

Pass 13 Apr 2011 154,313 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 154,313 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 152,989 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2009 142,015 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 134,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 129,936 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 122,477 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 122,473 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P811 HBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P811 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

How do I check the history of P811 HBD?

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What year was P811 HBD registered?

P811 HBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 1996.

Is P811 HBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P811 HBD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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