MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,157 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
steering box has slight freeplay
play developing at nearside (inner) track rod ball joint
play developing at offside front hub
wear developing at offside and nearside front lower ball joints
Engine oily at underside of vehicle advise attention
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside outer sill damaged at centre (due to repair unable to assess damage further)
offside rear brake pads low, brake discs worn.Advise attention.
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine oily at underside of vehicle advise attention
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Play developing in offside and nearside front lower ball joints
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Play developing in offside and nearside front lower ball joints
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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P409 OGS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P409 OGS, 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 P409 OGS registered?
P409 OGS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 1996.
Is P409 OGS safe to buy?
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