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P413 UFC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

133,875 mi
Last recorded133,875 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP413 UFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2013 133,875 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 29 Nov 2012 133,305 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 133,305 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 125,445 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 125,445 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 117,870 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 109,283 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 109,283 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 99,430 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 99,430 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 91,336 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 91,303 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 84,300 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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P413 UFC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P413 UFC, 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 P413 UFC registered?

P413 UFC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P413 UFC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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