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P911 HBD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

126,639 mi
Last recorded126,639 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP911 HBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 126,639 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 125,248 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 123,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Diff Has Slight Seepage Of Oil

Pass 24 Jan 2023 121,011 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 119,260 miles

Front Wipers Poor

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre Wearing Outer Edge

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Rear Diff Has Slight Seepage Of Oil

Pass 26 Jan 2021 116,446 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 114,596 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 110,863 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 110,863 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 109,095 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 107,894 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 104,698 miles

Oil leak

Underside corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2014 99,562 miles

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

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

Rear diff damp with oil

Wiper blade split

Pass 14 Aug 2013 96,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear diff damp with oil

Pass 16 Aug 2012 92,636 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Nearside rear sill damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear diff damp with oil

Pass 11 Aug 2011 88,499 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on outter edge

Fail 11 Aug 2011 88,499 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres worn on outter edge

Fail 20 Aug 2010 84,299 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 84,299 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 80,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside rear tyres on the limit

Pass 19 Aug 2008 76,221 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 71,656 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 67,745 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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P911 HBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P911 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 P911 HBD registered?

P911 HBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 November 1996.

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The MOT history for P911 HBD shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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