MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,834 miAbove average mileage for this year
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fluid leak from rear diff
o/s/f shock absorber just starting to weep
oil leak from gearbox
rear subframe bushes deteriorating
slight play in n/s and o/s front wheel bearings
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
fluid leak from rear diff
o/s/f shock absorber just starting to weep
oil leak from gearbox
rear subframe bushes deteriorating
slight play in n/s and o/s front wheel bearings
Enigine management light stays on.
Natural engine idle speed is slightly fluctuating.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
SRS light stays on.
Enigine management light stays on.
Natural engine idle speed is slightly fluctuating.
SRS light stays on.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P231 UCD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 P231 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 P231 UCD registered?
P231 UCD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 August 1996.
Is P231 UCD safe to buy?
The MOT history for P231 UCD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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