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P32 VUF

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,582 mi
Last recorded105,582 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP32 VUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 105,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 105,178 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 104,885 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 104,885 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 104,865 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff oil seal failed (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 104,596 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged hose perished (7.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 103,502 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 102,011 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 99,954 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 96,728 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 92,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Oct 2011 89,027 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 85,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 80,905 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 73,977 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 73,977 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 66,994 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 58,899 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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P32 VUF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P32 VUF, 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 P32 VUF registered?

P32 VUF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 1996.

Is P32 VUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P32 VUF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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