MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,313 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
dry and slightly rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil Leak Diff
Exhaust Heat Shield Loose
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fuel Pipe Under Offside Rear Wheel Arch Looks Damp
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight Play In Steering Arms
Exhaust Heat Shield Loose
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fuel Pipe Under Offside Rear Wheel Arch Looks Damp
Oil Leak Diff
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight Play In Steering Arms
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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P230 CAJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P230 CAJ, 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 P230 CAJ registered?
P230 CAJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.
Is P230 CAJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for P230 CAJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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