MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,442 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear diff leaking
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear diff has a slight oil leak
Both front steel brake pipes rusted and degrading
Both rear brake discs rusted on inner friction surfaces
Exhaust front section rusted at seams and joints
Front to rear steel brake pipes degrading
Nearside front tyre perished
Rear brakes pulsating in service
Nearside rear tyre badly aged
Offside rear tyre badly perished and aged
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Both front steel brake pipes rusted and degrading
Both rear brake discs rusted on inner friction surfaces
Exhaust front section rusted at seams and joints
Front to rear steel brake pipes degrading
Nearside front tyre perished
Rear brakes pulsating in service
Nearside rear tyre badly aged
Offside rear tyre badly perished and aged
FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
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P289 PCL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 P289 PCL, 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 P289 PCL registered?
P289 PCL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 1996.
Is P289 PCL safe to buy?
The MOT history for P289 PCL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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