MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,333 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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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P34 DUD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 P34 DUD, 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 P34 DUD registered?
P34 DUD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 1996.
Is P34 DUD safe to buy?
The MOT history for P34 DUD shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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