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P881 HOE

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,374 mi
Last recorded110,374 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP881 HOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 110,374 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 108,716 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to all wheel arches

Pass 11 Sep 2020 108,477 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to o/s/f & o/s/r wheel arches

Fail 11 Sep 2020 108,477 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to o/s/f & o/s/r wheel arches

Pass 1 Oct 2019 108,151 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside front metal brake pipe corroding!

Pass 26 Sep 2018 107,005 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside front and offside rear wheel arches corroded/deteriorating!

Fail 24 Sep 2018 106,992 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases before silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside front and offside rear wheel arches corroded/deteriorating!

Pass 30 Jun 2017 104,981 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive antiroll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

offside and nearside front and rear wheel arches corroded and deteriorating.

Fail 27 Jun 2017 104,962 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive antiroll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

offside and nearside front and rear wheel arches corroded and deteriorating.

Pass 24 Jun 2016 103,209 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear wheel arches corroded

offside and nearside rear flashers faded

offside front coil spring heavily corroded

offside front flasher faded

Pass 1 Jun 2015 96,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside and nearside front and rear wheel arches corroding but no sharp edges etc.

slight windscreen damage nearside.

Pass 30 May 2014 93,946 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers seat belt deteriorating.

nearside headlamp reflector deteriorating.

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroding.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 89,131 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

headlamp reflectors deteriorated.

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroding.

Pass 10 Apr 2012 84,132 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 78,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 73,281 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside headlamp reflector tarnished.

nearside rear tyre tread plugged.

Fail 2 Nov 2009 73,281 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside headlamp reflector tarnished.

nearside rear tyre tread plugged.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 70,964 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 70,964 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 68,060 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 61,703 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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P881 HOE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P881 HOE, 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 P881 HOE registered?

P881 HOE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 1996.

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