MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,121 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings show slight play (2.5.A.3c)
coil spring corroded Both front ,and both rear coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both rear flexy brake pipes perished (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear steel brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Idler arm bushes show excessive wear (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Front wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings show slight play (2.5.A.3c)
coil spring corroded Both front ,and both rear coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
oil leak on diff
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
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)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Slight play in n/s drag link
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/s frint tyre worn on edges
Power steering belt splitting
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
o/s front tyre cracking inner sidewall
Catalyst inside loose ??
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Catalyst inside loose ??
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Slight play in n/s front steering arm bush ( on chassis)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake pipe repair under vehicle has quite a long male connection but there is no leaks
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front brake pads getting low
near side steering idler arm has slight movement
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P257 HMM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P257 HMM, 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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P257 HMM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.
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