MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,145 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel filter area (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both n/s and o/s casings are corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both n/s and o/s casings are corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and rear n/s& o/s (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
center stop lamp inop
corrision prensent under body
exhaust has rattle inside allso corroded
n/s/f tyre has slight side wall damage
oil leak rear diff
play in front drag links steering
Oil leak
corrision n/s/r floor
n/s/r tyre crackin
o/s mirror glass slight damage
oil leak from rear diff
rear centre brake light inop
slight inbalance o/s/r foot brake
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Oil leak
corrision n/s/r floor
n/s/r tyre crackin
o/s mirror glass slight damage
oil leak from rear diff
rear centre brake light inop
slight inbalance o/s/r foot brake
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
nail in nearside front tyre. †high level brake light not working
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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P188 HKC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 P188 HKC, 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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P188 HKC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.
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