MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
219,824 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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fuel line next fuel tank corrodeing
gearbox oil leaks
o/s/f door strap incomplete
rear diff damp oil
An item not tested (Manual)
Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS
fuel line next fuel tank corrodeing
gearbox oil leaks
o/s/f door strap incomplete
rear diff damp oil
both front tyres 2mm
drivers check strap not connected
fuel pipes badly corrodded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
both front tyres 2mm
drivers check strap not connected
fuel pipes badly corrodded
front wiper split
n/s/r tyre 1.6mm on limmit centre of tread
warning lights on dash
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
front wiper split
n/s/r tyre 1.6mm on limmit centre of tread
warning lights on dash
air bag light on
front pads partly worn
front windscreen marked
fuel pipe at rear next to tank well corrodded
oil light on
prop shaft centre bearing rubber starting to split
rear diff leaking oil slightly
washer level light on
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
air bag light on
front pads partly worn
front windscreen marked
fuel pipe at rear next to tank well corrodded
oil light on
prop shaft centre bearing rubber starting to split
rear diff leaking oil slightly
washer level light on
both front mud flaps slightly insucure
front wiper doesnt park correctly
fuel pipe too tank corrodding
n/s/r brake pipe starting too coorrode
o/s/r tyre 2mm
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS
both front mud flaps slightly insucure
front wiper doesnt park correctly
fuel pipe too tank corrodding
n/s/r brake pipe starting too coorrode
o/s/r tyre 2mm
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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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P380 UNL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P380 UNL, 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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P380 UNL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.
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