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P732 UGU

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,005 mi
Last recorded78,005 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP732 UGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 78,005 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 71,260 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 71,260 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 73,698 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 73,698 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 73,201 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 71,201 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 71,201 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 62,700 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 62,700 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 69,940 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 66,680 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 66,680 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 66,525 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 61,400 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 61,798 miles

rear brake pads slightly low

Pass 24 Aug 2007 54,800 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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P732 UGU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P732 UGU, 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 P732 UGU registered?

P732 UGU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 November 1996.

Is P732 UGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P732 UGU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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