MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,226 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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P290 GON is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 P290 GON, 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 P290 GON registered?
P290 GON is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 November 1996.
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