MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,844 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight play in n/s st idler arm bush
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight play in n/s st idler arm bush
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight lift in o/s /f bottom ball joint
slight play in n/s steering idler arm bush
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight lift in o/s /f bottom ball joint
slight play in n/s steering idler arm bush
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
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P398 MLX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P398 MLX, 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 P398 MLX registered?
P398 MLX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 1996.
Is P398 MLX safe to buy?
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