MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,682 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear spring is rusty
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Spring is rusty
Rear Diff has misting of oil around it
Oil leak
fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
rear number plate cracked
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
fuel filler cap seal starting to perish
water pump showing signs of leaking
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear diff oil leaks
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
front wiper starting to smear
rear number plate cracked
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Oil leak
both front tyres are slightly cracked/perished
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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P242 JBA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 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 P242 JBA, 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 P242 JBA registered?
P242 JBA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 1996.
Is P242 JBA safe to buy?
The MOT history for P242 JBA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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