MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,965 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (1.4.A.2f)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
horn weak
stone chip o/s/f headlamp;
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
horn weak
stone chip o/s/f headlamp;
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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P160 PDX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 P160 PDX, 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 P160 PDX registered?
P160 PDX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 1996.
Is P160 PDX safe to buy?
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