MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,479 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge badly worn. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge. (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
parking brake only just passed efficiency test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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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P408 VCG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P408 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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P408 VCG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 1996.
Is P408 VCG safe to buy?
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