MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,915 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
condensation to nearside headlight lens
rear registration plate delaminating
slight play to nearside front trackrod inner joint
windscreen delaminating on lower corners
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
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P485 MLX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.
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 P485 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 P485 MLX registered?
P485 MLX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 1996.
Is P485 MLX safe to buy?
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