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P977 UFH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Yellow Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,924 mi
Last recorded128,924 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP977 UFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2013 128,924 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing washer perished

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

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

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

Nearside headlight cracked not affecting light output

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 128,924 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer perished

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

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

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

Nearside headlight cracked not affecting light output

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 123,242 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 120,471 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 120,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 117,218 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 113,473 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s headlamp lense cracked

nail in osr tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2009 113,473 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s headlamp lense cracked

nail in osr tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2008 108,570 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 108,570 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 104,355 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 99,408 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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P977 UFH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Yellow with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P977 UFH, 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 P977 UFH registered?

P977 UFH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 October 1996.

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The MOT history for P977 UFH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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