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420 UMM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,618 mi
Last recorded64,618 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration420 UMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2025 64,618 miles

underside undersealed

Pass 5 Aug 2024 64,465 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 64,382 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 64,215 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 63,730 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 63,584 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 63,397 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 62,664 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 62,435 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 62,364 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 61,559 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 61,312 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 60,804 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 22 Aug 2012 60,182 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 59,723 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 57,389 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 55,253 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 53,524 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 50,739 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 47,143 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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420 UMM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 420 UMM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 420 UMM registered?

420 UMM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is 420 UMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 420 UMM shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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