MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,504 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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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P495 UWV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 P495 UWV, 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 P495 UWV registered?
P495 UWV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 1996.
Is P495 UWV safe to buy?
The MOT history for P495 UWV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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