MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,648 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
catalytic converter broken up inside
non locking fuel cap fitted
o/s/front shock absorber has slight leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
catalytic converter broken up inside
non locking fuel cap fitted
o/s/front shock absorber has slight leak
both front shocks damp (may need replacing soon)
engine noise (poss power steering pump)
exhaust corroidng in places
front wiper starting to smear
slight lift o/s/f lower ball joint
front b rake flexi hoses slight perishing
front number plate for condition
one of nearside rear side light b ulbs inoperative
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front b rake flexi hoses slight perishing
front number plate for condition
one of nearside rear side light b ulbs inoperative
n/s/f shock damp
o/s/f tyre on limit of 1.6mm
both rear tyres on wear bars
o/s/r wheel slight bind (poss inboard shoes)
oil leak
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both rear tyres on wear bars
n/s/f shock damp
o/s/f tyre on limit of 1.6mm
o/s/r wheel slight bind (poss inboard shoes)
oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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P140 MLR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P140 MLR, 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 P140 MLR registered?
P140 MLR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 1996.
Is P140 MLR safe to buy?
The MOT history for P140 MLR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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