MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,403 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pipes above fuel tank
undertray fitted
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pipes above fuel tank
undertray fitted
exhaust bracket broken at gear box
front brake discs slightly distorted
front brake hoses starting to perish
o/s rear outer tail light inop
rear brake pipes getting rusty
rear tyres starting to get low
slight corrosion at front to rear metal brake pipe
slight play at both front wheel bearings
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
front brake discs slightly distorted
front brakes hoses staring to perish
gearbox exhaust mount broken
o/s/r secondary sidelight out
rear brake pipes getting rusty
rear tyres getting close to wear indicators
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
n/s front tyre starting to get low on outer edges
oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
near side rear and near side front tyres uneven wear
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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P279 BBC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 P279 BBC, 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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P279 BBC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.
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