MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,226 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust downpipe cracked
rear brake pipe corroded
windscreen hazed around edges
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust downpipe cracked
rear brake pipe corroded
windscreen hazed around edges
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
engine leaking oil
exhaust system corroding
front exhaust heat shield loose and corroded
front shock absorbers corroding
fuel cap seal deteriorating
nearside front tyre wearing on the edge
rear flexible brake hoses deteriorating
rear metal brake pipes corroding
fuel filter clips corroding
Exhaust system corroding
Fuel filter fixings corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside rear brake showing signs off getting hot
Rear brake pipes corroding
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust system corroding
Fuel filter fixings corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside rear brake showing signs off getting hot
Rear brake pipes corroding
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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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P488 CAN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 P488 CAN, 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 P488 CAN registered?
P488 CAN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.
Is P488 CAN safe to buy?
The MOT history for P488 CAN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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