MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,435 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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P401 MLX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 P401 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 P401 MLX registered?
P401 MLX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 1996.
Is P401 MLX safe to buy?
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