MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,026 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
accident damage to n/s/f
front brake hoses perished
front wheel bearings have slight play
n/s lower ball joint has slight play
n/s outer sill slightly damage
n/s/f tyre wearing on egde
n/s/r outer sill/quater corroded
o/s/r petrol hoses in poor condition
rear brake hoses-n/s/r worse
steering arms joints have slight play
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
accident damage to n/s/f
front brake hoses perished
front wheel bearings have slight play
n/s lower ball joint has slight play
n/s outer sill slightly damage
n/s/f tyre wearing on egde
n/s/r outer sill/quater corroded
o/s/r petrol hoses in poor condition
rear brake hoses-n/s/r worse
steering arms joints have slight play
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
baffals gone in centre/rear box
front brake hoses perishing
front pads look low
n/s steering arm slight play
o/s ball joint has slight play
o/s steering joint slight play
n/s/f wheel bearing slight play
o/s/r tyre just legal
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres wearing on egdes
o/s/r tyre just legal
slight play in both wheel bearings
slight play in streering
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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P453 MLM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 P453 MLM, 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 P453 MLM registered?
P453 MLM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 1996.
Is P453 MLM safe to buy?
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