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P848 HBD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,963 mi
Last recorded95,963 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP848 HBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 95,963 miles

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

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

Oil leak

near side rear light cluster cracked

offside front inducatior cracked

Fail 3 Sep 2012 95,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

near side rear light cluster cracked

offside front inducatior cracked

Pass 6 Sep 2011 88,116 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear steel brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn to 2.5mm 195/65/15

Pass 6 Sep 2010 80,957 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 76,501 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2007 59,075 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 57,764 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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P848 HBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P848 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P848 HBD registered?

P848 HBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is P848 HBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P848 HBD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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