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P841 HKO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,512 mi
Last recorded149,512 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP841 HKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 149,512 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 146,962 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 139,238 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 134,891 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 2 Dec 2008 126,607 miles

CENTRE STOP LAMP IS NOT WORK BUT UNABLE TO SEE IF IT IS WIRED UP

Fail 1 Dec 2008 126,607 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

CENTRE STOP LAMP IS NOT WORK BUT UNABLE TO SEE IF IT IS WIRED UP

OSF SIDE LAMP IS DULL AND LOOKS TO NEED A NEW BULB

Pass 14 Dec 2007 116,045 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 103,786 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 103,786 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Oct 2005 89,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 89,570 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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P841 HKO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HKO, 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 HKO registered?

P841 HKO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P841 HKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P841 HKO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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