MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,330 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P301 RSX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 P301 RSX, 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 P301 RSX registered?
P301 RSX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 August 1996.
Is P301 RSX safe to buy?
The MOT history for P301 RSX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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