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P235 BUB

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,122 mi
Last recorded102,122 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP235 BUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 102,122 miles

nearside front wheel bearing very slight roughness

slight oil leaks from rear diff

Pass 4 Feb 2010 95,506 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 92,706 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 92,706 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

WIPER PERFORMANCE POOR.R DISCS CORRODED.GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.NAIL O/S/R TYRE.COOLANT WARNING LIGHT ON.

Pass 4 Feb 2008 87,333 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 87,333 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 87,275 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 81,717 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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P235 BUB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P235 BUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P235 BUB registered?

P235 BUB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 1996.

Is P235 BUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P235 BUB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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