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P977 UJR

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,537 mi
Last recorded48,537 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP977 UJR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2009 48,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 48,537 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2008 45,678 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 41,763 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 37,574 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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P977 UJR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P977 UJR, 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 UJR registered?

P977 UJR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 1996.

Is P977 UJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P977 UJR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P977 UJR have outstanding finance?

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