MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,702 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
full lower engine/gearbox cover fitted.
o/s/f jacking point missing.
rear wiper rubber insecure.
tack in n/s/f tyre adjacent to mark on sidewall.
vehicle fitted with a towbar.
windscreen starting to delaminate along lower edge.
Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear wiper rubber insecure.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
full lower engine/gearbox cover fitted.
o/s/f jacking point missing.
tack in n/s/f tyre adjacent to mark on sidewall.
vehicle fitted with a towbar.
windscreen starting to delaminate along lower edge.
front shock absorber lower bushes split due to age & o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split.
full lower engine/box covers fitted.
n/s/f engine cover hanging down (fixing missing).
parking brake working slower on n/s/r but ultimate effort ok.
rear brake pipe rusty (above rear subframe).
rear differential coated in oil.
rear wiper blade deteriorated.
vehicle fitted with towbar.
Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front shock absorber lower bushes split due to age & o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split.
full lower engine/box covers fitted.
n/s/f engine cover hanging down (fixing missing).
parking brake working slower on n/s/r but ultimate effort ok.
rear brake pipe rusty (above rear subframe).
rear differential coated in oil.
rear wiper blade deteriorated.
vehicle fitted with towbar.
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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P427 RWU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 P427 RWU, 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 P427 RWU registered?
P427 RWU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is P427 RWU safe to buy?
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