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P227 UCD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

90,221 mi
Last recorded90,221 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP227 UCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 90,221 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear all (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2021 87,427 miles

Coil spring corroded All round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2020 85,594 miles

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

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

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2019 80,220 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 74,476 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 72,745 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 70,865 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 70,865 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 70,058 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 65,510 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 63,973 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 61,671 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 58,034 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 54,077 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 50,173 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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P227 UCD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 P227 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 P227 UCD registered?

P227 UCD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 August 1996.

Is P227 UCD safe to buy?

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