MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
219,179 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Air filter housing missing at time of inspection.
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside rear & offside front tyres starting to wear/worn on inner edges.
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Air filter housing missing at time of inspection.
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside rear & offside front tyres starting to wear/worn on inner edges.
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
n/s rear floor pan corroded/holed
one of rear exhaust rubbers split
Underbody/Chassis/Inner Sills/Suspension Generally Corroded In Areas Front - Rear
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Underbody/Chassis/Suspension Generally Corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Subframe 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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front steering has slight movement
Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front steering has slight movement
Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
advise front number plate water damaged
advise rear number plate water damaged
emissions just passed.
rear number plate delaming and starting to discolor.
rubber pipe from power steering pump weaping fluid.
slight play in offside front wheel bearing.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
emissions just passed.
rear number plate delaming and starting to discolor.
rubber pipe from power steering pump weaping fluid.
slight play in offside front wheel bearing.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
rear brake pads getting low.
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P166 VHB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 P166 VHB, 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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P166 VHB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 1996.
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