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P933 HVM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,536 mi
Last recorded170,536 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP933 HVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 170,536 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 170,494 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened broken (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 168,448 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 168,284 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2015 158,208 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 158,170 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 150,119 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 149,121 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 148,113 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2011 147,986 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 138,690 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 138,488 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 133,544 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 127,963 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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P933 HVM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P933 HVM, 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 P933 HVM registered?

P933 HVM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 1996.

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