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P893 HMH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,884 mi
Last recorded54,884 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP893 HMH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 54,884 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 50,914 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 49,074 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 49,074 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 48,360 miles

Nearside Front Non-obligatory fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Under-trays fitted as standard, obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2017 46,877 miles

Oil leak ()

under tray fitted obscuring view of components

Fail 16 Oct 2017 46,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

under tray fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 31 Oct 2016 45,103 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 43,517 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2014 41,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Nov 2013 38,677 miles

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

nearside rear brake application very slightly less than offside

Pass 6 Nov 2012 36,282 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 34,041 miles

o/s front ind turning white

rear brake imbalance

stone damage to c/screen within limits t/o/test

Pass 12 Nov 2010 31,778 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 29,314 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 26,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 23,598 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 20,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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P893 HMH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P893 HMH, 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 P893 HMH registered?

P893 HMH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 1996.

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