MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
424,665 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
various areas of corrosion
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
various areas of corrosion
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
slight play in steering arms
various areas of corrosion but not holed at time of test
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s and n/s sills damaged
play in steering box
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s and n/s sills damaged
play in steering box
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
underbody and componants corroded
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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P135 LMS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 P135 LMS, 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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P135 LMS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 1996.
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