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P387 UNL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,824 mi
Last recorded135,824 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP387 UNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 135,824 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 135,821 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working FRONT AND REAR. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 135,601 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 135,006 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 133,926 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 133,926 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 132,190 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 131,157 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 131,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 127,663 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 125,442 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 123,436 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 118,222 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 110,877 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 103,086 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 96,324 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 96,324 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 88,770 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 88,770 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 80,774 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 74,881 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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P387 UNL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P387 UNL, 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 P387 UNL registered?

P387 UNL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P387 UNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P387 UNL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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