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P833 HYC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,504 mi
Last recorded135,504 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP833 HYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 135,504 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nail in the nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Jun 2017 135,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nail in the nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2016 133,778 miles

slight play in steering

Fail 29 Jun 2016 133,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

slight play in steering

Pass 14 Jul 2015 131,572 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 126,803 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 121,946 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 114,210 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 106,735 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 106,683 miles

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

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

front coil springs corroded

heavy play both front lower arm rear bushes

nearside rear outter side light inop

nearside rear tyre wearing low

play in both front wheel bearings

play in offside front lower ball joint

rear coil spings heavily corroded unable to view fully

rear diff oil leaks

unable to view front and rear pads fully

Pass 5 Aug 2010 92,652 miles

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

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

offside front lower shock absorber bolt just touching threads

unable to inspect rear coil springs fully

Fail 1 Aug 2010 97,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

offside front lower shock absorber bolt just touching threads

unable to inspect rear coil springs fully

Pass 24 Aug 2009 88,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 80,154 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 80,108 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 73,355 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 73,355 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 67,746 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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P833 HYC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P833 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.

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What year was P833 HYC registered?

P833 HYC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 August 1996.

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