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P408 UNL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,026 mi
Last recorded78,026 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP408 UNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 78,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 74,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on edges

corrosion on brake pipes

cuts in n/s front tyre sidewall

Fail 14 Jun 2011 74,675 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on edges

corrosion on brake pipes

cuts in n/s front tyre sidewall

Pass 1 Sep 2010 74,051 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 74,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 72,325 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 72,289 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

wiper blade torn

Pass 1 Sep 2008 69,292 miles

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

n/s front tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 5 Sep 2007 66,507 miles

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

nsf tyre has 2 small cuts in the sidewall

windscreen de-laminating

Pass 29 Sep 2006 59,466 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 54,167 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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P408 UNL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P408 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 P408 UNL registered?

P408 UNL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 1996.

Is P408 UNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P408 UNL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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