MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,188 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Coolant leak
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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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P299 EJM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 P299 EJM, 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 P299 EJM registered?
P299 EJM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 November 1996.
Is P299 EJM safe to buy?
The MOT history for P299 EJM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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