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P849 HBD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,446 mi
Last recorded62,446 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP849 HBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2010 62,446 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 60,488 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside repeater cover missing

wiper balde split

Pass 16 Oct 2009 60,488 miles

offside repeater cover missing

wiper balde split

Pass 23 Oct 2008 58,196 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 55,780 miles

bath rear tyres well worn

Pass 27 Oct 2006 53,184 miles

lambda on limit

Fail 27 Oct 2006 53,184 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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P849 HBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P849 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

How do I check the history of P849 HBD?

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What year was P849 HBD registered?

P849 HBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P849 HBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P849 HBD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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