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P144 UNH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

244,097 mi
Last recorded244,097 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP144 UNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 244,097 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 244,097 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

n/s/r sill end is slightly damaged - some corrosion present on inner sills

Fail 30 Mar 2011 239,591 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 226,986 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre has cracks on the inner wall

offside front steering box has a small amount of movement in it

offside rear tyre is flat

Pass 2 Feb 2009 212,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting no (cords showing)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 212,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting (no cords showing)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 189,463 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 173,448 miles

brake fluid level low †curb damage to alloy rims †front brake discs /worn/corroded †front tyres wearing on edges †rear brake discs worn/corroded †

surface corrosion to various brake pipes †engine/gear box/differencial wet with oil †rear coil springs heavely corroded †

Fail 14 Aug 2006 173,448 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake fluid level low †curb damage to alloy rims †front brake discs /worn/corroded †front tyres wearing on edges †rear brake discs worn/corroded †

surface corrosion to various brake pipes †engine/gear box/differencial wet with oil †rear coil springs heavely corroded †

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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P144 UNH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P144 UNH, 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 P144 UNH registered?

P144 UNH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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