MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,648 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
rear lower bumper damaged
Propshaft component defective
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear lower bumper damaged
Propshaft component defective
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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P35 PLY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red 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 P35 PLY, 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 P35 PLY registered?
P35 PLY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is P35 PLY safe to buy?
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