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P433 UFC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,969 mi
Last recorded116,969 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP433 UFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2011 116,969 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 114,718 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 114,706 miles

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)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 112,512 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 109,586 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 109,586 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 104,003 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 98,991 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 93,535 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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P433 UFC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P433 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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P433 UFC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 August 1996.

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