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P871 UFC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

177,731 mi
Last recorded177,731 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP871 UFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2025 177,731 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 175,762 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 173,448 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 169,911 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 166,008 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 164,528 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 162,309 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 156,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 146,403 miles

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak axle ()

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 138,608 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 125,849 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 114,648 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 105,153 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 94,093 miles

small peice of n/s/f coil spring missing but not effecting operation.

Pass 4 Aug 2011 82,701 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 72,634 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 64,735 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 58,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 50,626 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 45,455 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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P871 UFC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P871 UFC, 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 P871 UFC registered?

P871 UFC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 1996.

Is P871 UFC safe to buy?

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