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P641 UAV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,663 mi
Last recorded99,663 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP641 UAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 99,663 miles

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre starting to wear low

Fail 19 Sep 2013 99,663 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre starting to wear low

Pass 19 Sep 2012 92,662 miles

engine oil leak

nearside front headlamp glass chipped

nearside front tyre outer side wall cut

Fail 19 Sep 2012 92,662 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

nearside front headlamp glass chipped

nearside front tyre outer side wall cut

Pass 20 Sep 2011 86,613 miles

engine oil leak

nearside front headlamp glass chipped

offside rear tyre has 2mm tread and perishing

Fail 20 Sep 2011 86,613 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil leak

nearside front headlamp glass chipped

offside rear tyre has 2mm tread and perishing

Pass 18 Sep 2010 83,857 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

brake discs worn

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2010 83,857 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake discs worn

Oil leak

wiper switch faulty

Fail 26 Oct 2009 74,708 miles

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

High level brake light not working

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside front tyre in a poor

Nearside headlight chipped

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 74,708 miles

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

High level brake light not working

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front tyre in a poor

Nearside headlight chipped

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2008 61,560 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Spare tyre defective

rubber bushes front and rear cracked

Fail 30 Sep 2008 61,560 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Spare tyre defective

rubber bushes front and rear cracked

Pass 10 Nov 2006 61,536 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 61,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P641 UAV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P641 UAV, 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 P641 UAV registered?

P641 UAV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 1996.

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