MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,725 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all tyres are in a poor condition but ok for mot
bearing noise from auxillary circuit, possible alternator
both rear tyres are on 2mm
brake fluid level is low
front discs are slightly worn
front number plate is slightly deteriorated
front tyres are perished and close to the limit
nearside door mirror is slightly insecure
nearside head light is cracked
offside front jacking point is missing
offside front tyre is on the limit and slightly distorted
offside rear tyre is perished
offside side repeater is slightly white
offside track rod end dust cover is perished
oil around sump etc
slight play in offside front wheel bearing
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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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P285 SPU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 P285 SPU, 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 P285 SPU registered?
P285 SPU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 October 1996.
Is P285 SPU safe to buy?
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