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P439 HUJ

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,201 mi
Last recorded131,201 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP439 HUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2011 131,201 miles

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

all four wheel arches slightly corroded

crack in front number plate

Pass 29 Jun 2010 127,472 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both front tyres on legal limit

both front wheel arches slightly corroded

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

nearside steering idler has slight play

Pass 16 Jul 2009 119,951 miles

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

front exhaust bracket slightly corroded

offside front indicator slightly discoloured

offside front wing slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight play in steering box

Pass 16 Jul 2008 111,248 miles

chip in windscreen

nearside steering idler has slight play

Pass 17 Jul 2007 108,560 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 105,012 miles

slight play in the near side drop arm

Pass 20 Jul 2005 101,498 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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P439 HUJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P439 HUJ, 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 P439 HUJ registered?

P439 HUJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 August 1996.

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