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P841 HBD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,527 mi
Last recorded164,527 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP841 HBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 164,527 miles

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

Oil leak

Oil level low 1 ltr

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 163,782 miles

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

Nsf Tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 10 Jun 2013 163,782 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nsf Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Jun 2012 158,914 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2011 153,110 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2011 153,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2010 149,302 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 144,448 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2009 144,448 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2008 139,920 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 137,851 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 136,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P841 HBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P841 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 P841 HBD registered?

P841 HBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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