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P931 UFC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

157,247 mi
Last recorded157,247 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP931 UFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2012 157,247 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 156,029 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 154,571 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 153,217 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 153,217 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 152,184 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 150,835 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 149,573 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 147,814 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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P931 UFC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P931 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 P931 UFC registered?

P931 UFC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P931 UFC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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