MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,895 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
edge of brake pedal rubber worn smooth
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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P478 YFC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P478 YFC, 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 P478 YFC registered?
P478 YFC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 October 1996.
Is P478 YFC safe to buy?
The MOT history for P478 YFC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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