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P528 UGW

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,305 mi
Last recorded55,305 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP528 UGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 55,305 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 145,840 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 132,453 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 118,430 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 107,590 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 98,455 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 98,449 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 85,400 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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P528 UGW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P528 UGW, 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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How do I check the history of P528 UGW?

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What year was P528 UGW registered?

P528 UGW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P528 UGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P528 UGW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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