MOT Status
ValidMileage
104,225 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsr and osr (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside head lamp beam pattern poor
front exhaust mount deteriorating/heat shield loose
rear axle oil leak
rear brake discs corroding
slight play in osf lower suspension ball joint/gaiter deteriorating
speedo partly illuminated
Engine oil leaks--rear axle also leaking
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Engine oil leaks--rear axle also leaking
Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn
Fuel Cap Seal Perishing
Headlamp Beam Pattens Poor
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Sign Of Oil Leaks From Engine & Rear Axle
Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn
Fuel Cap Seal Perishing
Headlamp Beam Pattens Poor
Sign Of Oil Leaks From Engine & Rear Axle
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
axle oil leak
osr tyre wearing on outer edge
front & rear brake discs corroding
o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush splitting
slight lift in both front lower ball joints
both rear brake hoses perishing.
both track rod end gaitors perished.
exhaust & mounts corroding.
front & rear brake discs worn & corroded.
n/s/rear tyre worn in the center.
oil leak rear axle.
radiator leaking coolant recomend attenion.
slight oil leak engine & gearbox.
diff oil leak.
engine & gearbox oil leak.
front brake discs slightly worn.
front exhaust heat shield deteriorated.
front exhaust mount corroded.
slight lift both front lower ball joints.
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
headlamp beam patterns seem poor
n/s dipped beam pattern poor
poor horn note
poor wiper clearing action
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
n/s dipped beam pattern poor
poor horn note
poor wiper clearing action
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
n/s/f indicator faded
n/s/f indicator faded
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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P271 ERP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 P271 ERP, 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 P271 ERP registered?
P271 ERP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.
Is P271 ERP safe to buy?
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