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P889 HBD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,245 mi
Last recorded73,245 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP889 HBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 73,245 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 64,990 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

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

auxiliary drive belt perished

fuel cap sealing washer perished

lower front windscreen starting to seperate (whitening)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 64,085 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

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

auxiliary drive belt perished

fuel cap sealing washer perished

lower front windscreen starting to seperate (whitening)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 60,270 miles

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

all tyers close to legal limit

tracking check

Pass 26 Jan 2009 51,802 miles

front tyres worn/distorting on inner edges

Pass 14 Jan 2008 45,231 miles

HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR

POSSIBLE ENGINE MANAGEMENT FAULT.

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S STEERING

STEERING BALL JOINT GAITERS SPLIT

Pass 31 Oct 2006 35,077 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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P889 HBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 P889 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 P889 HBD registered?

P889 HBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P889 HBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P889 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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