MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,180 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
wipers smear
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
wipers smear
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
vehicle tested in wet condition
Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge
vehicle tested in wet condition
slight lift in offside front lower ball joint
slight lift in offside front lower suspension ball joint
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Inner Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
slight surface scratches on perimiter of front windshield swept area
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight lift in offside front lower suspension ball joint
Engine under-tray fitted.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Slight oil leak from rear axle.
Engine under-tray fitted.
Slight oil leak from rear axle.
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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P457 MLX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 P457 MLX, 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 P457 MLX registered?
P457 MLX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 November 1996.
Is P457 MLX safe to buy?
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