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P503 UWV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,990 mi
Last recorded200,990 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP503 UWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 200,990 miles

front and rear brake hoses starting to perish

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2012 200,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front and rear brake hoses starting to perish

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2011 198,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 196,954 miles

exhaust rubber mounts weak

Pass 8 Dec 2009 195,270 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 193,135 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 193,093 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 185,929 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 179,528 miles

o/s front indicator lens temporarily repaired

Fail 19 Dec 2006 179,528 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 153,062 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 153,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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P503 UWV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P503 UWV, 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 P503 UWV registered?

P503 UWV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 1996.

Is P503 UWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P503 UWV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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