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P299 UFM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,244 mi
Last recorded121,244 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP299 UFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 121,244 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 120,833 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s front bumper damaged/and front wing

Pass 18 Nov 2013 119,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

vehicle has slight corrosion on UNDERSIDE

Pass 21 Nov 2012 118,203 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 113,508 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2010 108,187 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 108,187 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 99,956 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 99,956 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 91,774 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 87,174 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 82,531 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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P299 UFM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P299 UFM, 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 P299 UFM registered?

P299 UFM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P299 UFM safe to buy?

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