MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,759 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.038 (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.520% (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1956515 (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1956515 (4.1.D.1a)
all tyre slight perishing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Spare tyre defective
all tyre slight perishing
Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P109 DRC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 P109 DRC, 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 P109 DRC registered?
P109 DRC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 1996.
Is P109 DRC safe to buy?
The MOT history for P109 DRC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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