MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,538 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front 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)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brakes ; imbalance on parking brake 15 %
Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes 12 %
Brakes ; n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Wheel trims / various covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Brakes ; imbalance on parking brake 15 %
Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes 12 %
Brakes ; n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded
Wheel trims / various covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Brakes ; front & rear pads appear low
Various covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views
Wheel trims fitted , restricted views
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front number plate starting to delaminate
both front tyres close to limit
engine oily
water damage front no plate
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front wishbone bushes cracked.
Play in n/s/f wheel bearing.
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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P143 RGP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 P143 RGP, 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 P143 RGP registered?
P143 RGP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 1996.
Is P143 RGP safe to buy?
The MOT history for P143 RGP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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