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P864 HBD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

166,080 mi
Last recorded166,080 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP864 HBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 166,080 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 162,092 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 153,670 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f headlamp cracked

Fail 19 Mar 2010 153,668 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f headlamp cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2009 140,030 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2008 138,841 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 134,511 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 129,860 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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P864 HBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P864 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.

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What year was P864 HBD registered?

P864 HBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 1996.

Is P864 HBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P864 HBD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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