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P846 HKO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,457 mi
Last recorded165,457 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP846 HKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 165,457 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

springs corroded not excessive

wishbone bushes deterioated

Fail 30 May 2017 165,457 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp was loose (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

springs corroded not excessive

wishbone bushes deterioated

Pass 3 Oct 2015 156,334 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 144,851 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 144,226 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 139,530 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 134,210 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 128,807 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 118,310 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 106,215 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 103,116 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

REAR number plate deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2007 97,022 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 92,468 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 83,150 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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P846 HKO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P846 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 P846 HKO registered?

P846 HKO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 November 1996.

Is P846 HKO safe to buy?

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