MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,801 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
surface rust all under vehicle and fuel pipes,brake pipes rear shock absorbers
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
coolant level light on
front indicators starting to show white
general engine oil leaks
rear brake pads low
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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P318 DPY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 P318 DPY, 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 P318 DPY registered?
P318 DPY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 October 1996.
Is P318 DPY safe to buy?
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