MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,194 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear bumper insecure
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear bumper insecure
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)
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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P385 FOJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 P385 FOJ, 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 P385 FOJ registered?
P385 FOJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is P385 FOJ safe to buy?
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