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P223 UCD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,416 mi
Last recorded136,416 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP223 UCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2013 136,416 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 133,146 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 129,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 129,088 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 124,580 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 123,681 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 119,069 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 119,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 110,846 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 110,982 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 106,825 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 106,825 miles

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

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

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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P223 UCD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P223 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 P223 UCD registered?

P223 UCD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P223 UCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P223 UCD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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