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P847 HKO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,670 mi
Last recorded103,670 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP847 HKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 103,670 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 3 May 2012 103,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil leak

rear diff wet with oil

Pass 19 Sep 2011 132,699 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 125,674 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 125,674 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 122,174 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 Sep 2008 119,014 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 114,096 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 114,096 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 109,325 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 109,169 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 103,338 miles

offrear tyre worn on outer edge

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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P847 HKO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P847 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 P847 HKO registered?

P847 HKO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 1996.

Is P847 HKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P847 HKO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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