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P446 UAF

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

188,916 mi
Last recorded188,916 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP446 UAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Sep 2013 188,916 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 180,404 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 170,921 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 161,853 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 142,549 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 135,222 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 119,674 miles

n/s front and rear brake discs rusty.

outer edge wearing on n/s rear tyre.

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing.

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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P446 UAF 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 P446 UAF, 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 P446 UAF registered?

P446 UAF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P446 UAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P446 UAF shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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