MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,432 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
bottoms of rear springs not visable
coolant, brake wear & handbrake lights on
damp nsf indicator
over heating & top hose leaking slightly poss slightly split
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
bottoms of rear springs not visable
coolant leak rad top hose & back of block
oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
bottoms of rear springs not visable
coolant leak rad top hose & back of block
oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
coolant leak
damp in nsf indicator.
water getting into rear number plate still readable at time of test.
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
osf fog not working
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
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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P245 JPO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 P245 JPO, 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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P245 JPO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 August 1996.
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