MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,808 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
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P257 SWY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 SWY, 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 P257 SWY registered?
P257 SWY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 1996.
Is P257 SWY safe to buy?
The MOT history for P257 SWY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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