MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,129 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
oil leak from eng, poss rocker cover
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
oil leak from eng, poss rocker cover
front & rear brake discs in poor condition
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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P472 VUD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 P472 VUD, 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 P472 VUD registered?
P472 VUD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 October 1996.
Is P472 VUD safe to buy?
The MOT history for P472 VUD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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