MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,936 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spare wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all our corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust corroding
steering idler slight play
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inside arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust corroding
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroding (5.3.2 (b))
Front steering idler has slight play
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spare wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroding (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four rusty (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and all four rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hydrolic pipes rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spare wheel well corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front shock absorber casings corroded
Fuel hose corroded hose starting to perish at filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front shock absorber casings corroded
Fuel hose corroded hose starting to perish at filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened pipes rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (above rear subframe) (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (above rear subframe) (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
rear back plates corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f tyre cracking on wall
rear brakes 20% imbalanced
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P298 LSC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P298 LSC, 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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P298 LSC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 1996.
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