MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,230 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt OS+NS (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both front and rear brake hoses has corrosion to the ferrules
Both front shock absorbers has corrosion to the casing
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
coil spring corroded Both front and rear coil springs (2.4.C.1b)
Both front and rear brake hoses has corrosion to the ferrules
Both front shock absorbers has corrosion to the casing
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
coil spring corroded Both front and rear coil springs (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
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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P265 HVU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 P265 HVU, 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 P265 HVU registered?
P265 HVU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 1996.
Is P265 HVU safe to buy?
The MOT history for P265 HVU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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