MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,484 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play offside front (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear light cluster cracked
Nearside Rear tyre perished and marked
Oil leak ()
Centre Statutory seat belt missing belt clasp (5.1.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play offside front (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear light cluster cracked
Nearside Rear tyre perished and marked
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
rear bumper repared by tape
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
all suspension bushes slighlty worn
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
all suspension bushes showing signes of wear
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
both front tyres worn on inner edge
brake pipes greassed
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
both front tyres worn on inner edge
brake pipes greassed
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
brake pipes greassed
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
advise n\s\r tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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P359 PWT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P359 PWT, 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 P359 PWT registered?
P359 PWT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 August 1996.
Is P359 PWT safe to buy?
The MOT history for P359 PWT shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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