MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,584 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/r wheel arch corroding.
rear brake pads low
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rear brake pads low
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
BOTH rear and Nearside front tyres are worn close to the wear limit indicator bars.
WINDSCREEN BADLY DAMAGED ON NEAR SIDE
slight play in off side front lower swivel
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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P393 JRP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc 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 P393 JRP, 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 P393 JRP registered?
P393 JRP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 1996.
Is P393 JRP safe to buy?
The MOT history for P393 JRP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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