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P983 UJR

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

175,148 mi
Last recorded175,148 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP983 UJR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 175,148 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 172,472 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 168,464 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 165,710 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 160,674 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 155,206 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 May 2009 155,204 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

precvious failure items only tested

Fail 1 May 2009 155,203 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 140,029 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 122,757 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 107,970 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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P983 UJR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P983 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 P983 UJR registered?

P983 UJR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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