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P396 UNL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,667 mi
Last recorded89,667 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP396 UNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 89,667 miles

oil and water leak from the engine

Fail 26 May 2017 89,667 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

oil and water leak from the engine

Pass 20 May 2016 84,799 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 84,799 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2015 78,691 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2015 78,691 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 72,994 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2014 72,994 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 64,454 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 62,706 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

exhaust deter,

Pass 7 Mar 2011 56,694 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 47,776 miles

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

o/side front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 7 Oct 2008 37,125 miles

brake pips coated

Pass 27 Oct 2007 36,569 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 31,927 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 30,109 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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P396 UNL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P396 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 P396 UNL registered?

P396 UNL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 1996.

Is P396 UNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P396 UNL shows 16 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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