MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,363 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
fuel breather pipe split, by o/s/r wheel
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust heat shield insecure
fuel breather pipe split, by o/s/r wheel
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Both inner sill ends rusty.
Both rear brake discs in very rusty and poor condition.
Both rear brake hoses deteriorating.
Both rear floor pans rusty.
Nearside middle floor pan to inner sill area rusty.
Rear brakes have increase decrease on limit.
Slight free play in nearside front wheel bearing.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Both rear brake hoses cracked and deteriorated.
Both rear brake pipes in rusty and poor condition.
Front brake pads worn very low.
Front exhaust pipe mounting bolt rusted off.
Nearside middle floor pan area getting rusty.
Nearside rear tyre on legal limit.
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear brake disc,s in rusty condition.
Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.
Slight play in both upper suspension arms on front.
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Both rear brake hoses cracked and deteriorated.
Both rear brake pipes in rusty and poor condition.
Front brake pads worn very low.
Front exhaust pipe mounting bolt rusted off.
Nearside middle floor pan area getting rusty.
Nearside rear tyre on legal limit.
Rear brake disc,s in rusty condition.
Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.
Slight play in both upper suspension arms on front.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/f tyre close to legal limit on outer edge
some lift in both front lower suspension balljoints
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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P406 VCG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 P406 VCG, 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 P406 VCG registered?
P406 VCG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 August 1996.
Is P406 VCG safe to buy?
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