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P209 UCD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

113,283 mi
Last recorded113,283 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP209 UCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 113,283 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 112,578 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 112,578 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 110,562 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 110,562 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front rubber ring worn on Rear propshaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 108,226 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 106,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 103,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 100,279 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of both discs (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 100,279 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of both discs (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking leaking at fuel filter (clip corroded) (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 94,885 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 87,319 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 81,172 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 78,416 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 74,731 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 74,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 May 2012 72,858 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer starting to perish.

Slight oil leak from engine area.

Slight oil leak from rear diff.

Pass 19 May 2011 72,444 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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 May 2010 71,775 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 May 2009 70,709 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nsr sidewalls perished

Pass 7 May 2008 69,636 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 68,382 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 67,244 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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P209 UCD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 P209 UCD, 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 P209 UCD registered?

P209 UCD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 October 1996.

Is P209 UCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P209 UCD shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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