MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,479 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both front tyres worn on edges
n/s/f + both rear brake pipes corroded
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake pipes rusting.
off side headlamp glass chipped.
wiper not parking at bottom of screen.
All rear suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorating.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion shock absorber upper mount. (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded subframe, front mount. (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor by rear exhaust hanger. (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion shock absorber upper mount. (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front headlight chipped.
Offside Front wheel arch liner broken/missing.
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded front subframe, mount. (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch/sill area. (6.1.B.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under trays fitted at time of test.
Wheel trims fitted at time of test.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Various chips. (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
All rear suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorating.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion shock absorber upper mount. (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded subframe, front mount. (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor by rear exhaust hanger. (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion shock absorber upper mount. (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front headlight chipped.
Offside Front wheel arch liner broken/missing.
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded front subframe, mount. (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch/sill area. (6.1.B.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under trays fitted at time of test.
Wheel trims fitted at time of test.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Various chips. (8.3.1d)
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Slight play in steering drag link.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front w/screen delaminated around edges.
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Slight play in steering drag link.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front w/screen delaminated around edges.
Advanced corrosion underneath at rear and around rear subframe mounts and front strut tops
All rear suspension arm bushes are deteriorated
Both rear brake pipes have been greased
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak in Engine bay
Rear differential is leaking
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen is delaminating
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advanced corrosion underneath at rear and around rear subframe mounts and front strut tops
All rear suspension arm bushes are deteriorated
Both rear brake pipes have been greased
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak in Engine bay
Rear differential is leaking
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen is delaminating
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak from rear Diff..
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Surface corrosion to front and rear chassis.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
oil leak from rear diff.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Corrosion on front and rear suspension component mountings.
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
oil leak from rear diff.
O/S & N/S FRONT TYRES WEARING THIN.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
bad stone chips windscreen
both rear tyres on limit
engine oily
nearside rear brake pipe rusty
rear diff oily
some play offside front wheel bearing
stone chip offside headlight
water damage rear no plate
windscreen badly discoloured around edges
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
bad stone chips windscreen
both rear tyres on limit
engine oily
nearside rear brake pipe rusty
rear diff oily
some play offside front wheel bearing
stone chip offside headlight
water damage rear no plate
windscreen badly discoloured around edges
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
advance play offside front wheel bearing
both front flexi-hoses perished
both rear tyres getting low
condensation offside headlight
front no plate cracked
oil leak rear diff
stone chip offside headlight
stone chips zone a max limit
water damage rear no plate
Front coil springs rusty.
N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.
Slight play in steering idler.
Steering damper weak + leaking.
Stone chip in o/s/f fog lense.
Stone chips in screen.
Front coil springs rusty.
Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)
N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.
Slight play in steering idler.
Steering damper weak + leaking.
Stone chip in o/s/f fog lense.
Stone chips in screen.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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P120 EGM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P120 EGM, 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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P120 EGM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 November 1996.
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