MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
225,449 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
wheel arch areas corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front sub frame mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
wheel arch areas corroded
Front tyres wearing on outer edges
corrosion in wheel arch areas
nail in o/s/r tyre
small cracks in rear tyres
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front tyres wearing on outer edges
corrosion in wheel arch areas
nail in o/s/r tyre
small cracks in rear tyres
Body has slight corrosion weak areas also o/s/rear lower arch areas weak (6.1.B.2)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear slight bind brake
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
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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P255 BPF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 P255 BPF, 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 P255 BPF registered?
P255 BPF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 October 1996.
Is P255 BPF safe to buy?
The MOT history for P255 BPF shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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