MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,175 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion n/s wing corroded (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion o/s wing corroded (6.1.C.1)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion rear tailgate corroded (6.1.C.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
SLIGHT CORROSION ON O/S/R OUTER SILL
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear tailgate corroded
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear tailgate corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear brake discs inner face corroded and pitted
o/side trackrod end gaiter torn
rear discs corroded
all coil springs corroded.
all suspension bushes perished.
all tyres worn on edges and slightly perished.
both front brake flexi hoses slightly perished.
n/s mirror glass cracked.
some corrosion in outer sills and in front crossmember.
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
all coil springs corroded.
all suspension bushes perished.
all tyres worn on edges and slightly perished.
both front brake flexi hoses slightly perished.
n/s mirror glass cracked.
n/s/f and both rear brake pipes feeding flexi s corroded.
some corrosion in outer sills and in front crossmember.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
part of centre stop lamp not working
All rear brake pipes corroded
Both front shock absorbers corroded
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/F WASHER INOP
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
REAR SHOCKERS CORRODED
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
non obligatory lamp insecure/defective
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P456 WSH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 P456 WSH, 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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P456 WSH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 August 1996.
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