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P718 UUH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,629 mi
Last recorded71,629 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP718 UUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 29 Jun 2015 71,629 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 71,108 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 70,330 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 68,737 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 65,472 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 61,605 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 58,129 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 53,584 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 49,033 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 45,691 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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P718 UUH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P718 UUH, 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 P718 UUH registered?

P718 UUH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 1996.

Is P718 UUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P718 UUH shows 10 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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