MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,232 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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P218 UCA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 P218 UCA, 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 P218 UCA registered?
P218 UCA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 1996.
Is P218 UCA safe to buy?
The MOT history for P218 UCA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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