MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,732 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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horn weak
near side front tyre very close to limit
near side rear very close to limit
off side front tyre close to limit
slight lift in near side front lower ball joint
slight lify in off side front lower ball joint
Horn weak.
Offside door mirror held in with putty.
Slight lift in both front lower swivels.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
horn weak
slight lift in near side lower ball joint
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 YPC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel 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 P495 YPC, 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 YPC registered?
P495 YPC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 1996.
Is P495 YPC safe to buy?
The MOT history for P495 YPC 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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