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UJI 3058

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,721 mi
Last recorded166,721 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJI 3058
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 166,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f wheel arch

corrosion to n/s/f chassis/spring surport

corrosion to rear brake pipes

corrosion to rear chassis/outer sills/ rear suspension

damaged to rear bumper

n/s/f and o/s/f flexible brake hoses rubber guide gromet missing

o/s/f door mirror taped up/cover missing of mirror

signs of weeping around diesel pipe return to fuel filter

Fail 25 Apr 2012 166,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f wheel arch

corrosion to n/s/f chassis/spring surport

corrosion to rear brake pipes

corrosion to rear chassis/outer sills/ rear suspension

damaged to rear bumper

n/s/f and o/s/f flexible brake hoses rubber guide gromet missing

o/s/f door mirror taped up/cover missing of mirror

signs of weeping around diesel pipe return to fuel filter

Pass 14 Apr 2011 154,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 154,906 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 146,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

differential input seal leaking

wiper starting to smear

Fail 6 Apr 2010 146,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

differential input seal leaking

nearside rear outer side light inoperative

offside front tyre worn to limits

offside rear brake disc inner face corroded

wiper starting to smear

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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UJI 3058 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UJI 3058, 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 UJI 3058 registered?

UJI 3058 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 1996.

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