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P821 HYC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,299 mi
Last recorded131,299 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP821 HYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 131,299 miles

brake hoses slightly deteriated

front arm rear bushes deteriated but hold arms firm

n/s mirror badly deteriated , o/s starting to deteriate

wiper graze to screen

Fail 22 Jul 2014 131,299 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake hoses slightly deteriated

front arm rear bushes deteriated but hold arms firm

n/s mirror badly deteriated , o/s starting to deteriate

wiper graze to screen

Fail 25 Jul 2013 128,544 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front and side indicators faded in colour

n/s mirror deteriated badly o/s mirror starting to deteriate

rear brake hoses slight deteriation

rear number plate deteriated

wiper graze to screen

Pass 25 Jul 2013 128,544 miles

front and side indicators faded in colour

n/s mirror deteriated badly o/s mirror starting to deteriate

rear brake hoses slight deteriation

rear number plate deteriated

wiper graze to screen

Pass 23 Jul 2012 127,300 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

all brake discs rusted

all flexi brake pipes deteriorated

could not see rear inner brake pads

n/s mirror deteriorated

n/s/f indicator faded in colour

Fail 17 Jul 2012 127,300 miles

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

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all brake discs rusted

all flexi brake pipes deteriorated

could not see rear inner brake pads

n/s mirror deteriorated

n/s/f indicator faded in colour

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2008 107,606 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 101,534 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 96,406 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 96,395 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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P821 HYC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P821 HYC, 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 P821 HYC registered?

P821 HYC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P821 HYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P821 HYC shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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