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P958 HVW

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,874 mi
Last recorded112,874 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP958 HVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 112,874 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 112,873 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

fuel breather pipe cracked & split

Pass 21 Oct 2019 110,817 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 110,817 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 109,490 miles

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

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

Offside Front indicator lens missing

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 108,137 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 108,137 miles

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

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

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

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

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

wiper poor to clear windscreen

Pass 15 Oct 2016 106,936 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has small bulge

Oil leak ()

engine oil high

wheel trims fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2015 105,455 miles

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

Offside washer jet condition

Rear both, tyres minor cracking

engine covers fitted & under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

items removed from drivers view prior to test

oil leak

wheel trims fitted

wiper blade/arm condition

Pass 17 Oct 2014 104,441 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hubcaps fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2012 102,015 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

hubcaps fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2011 99,618 miles

Oil leak

cover under vehicle

slight play in nearside rack arm

slight play in offside rack arm

wheel trims fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2010 94,674 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 93,668 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 93,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 90,947 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 89,597 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 89,597 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside engine mount worn

Pass 17 Nov 2006 85,691 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 77,930 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 77,930 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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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P958 HVW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P958 HVW, 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 P958 HVW registered?

P958 HVW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 1996.

Is P958 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P958 HVW shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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