MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,733 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread STRONG ADVISE (0.1 (b))
GENERAL OIL LEAKS
OFF/SIDE FRONT TYRE IN POOR CONDITION
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre 20 years old
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (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))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre 20 years old
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated Gearbox end (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Surface corrosion nearside inner wheel arch and rear subframe
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()
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)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
dent to n/s/r door
oil leak
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
dent to n/s/r door
oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Outer Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Outer Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Front 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)
wiper in poor condition
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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P221 VHO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 P221 VHO, 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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P221 VHO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 August 1996.
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