MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,754 miAbove average mileage for this year
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1.o/s/f steel brake pipe starting to corrode. 2. Nail in n/s rear tyre.
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
1.o/s/f steel brake pipe starting to corrode. 2. Nail in n/s rear tyre.
An item not tested (Manual)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge
rear brake pads getting low
slight lift in o/s and n/s front suspension lower ball joints
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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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P212 OVT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 P212 OVT, 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 P212 OVT registered?
P212 OVT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 November 1996.
Is P212 OVT safe to buy?
The MOT history for P212 OVT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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