MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,383 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
REAR AXLE LEAKING OIL.
BOTH OUTER STEERING ROD ARMS INNER JOINTS WORN NEAR TO LIMIT.
FRONT NO. PLATE CRACKED.
OFFSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT SHOWS LIGHT FRAYING.
PARK BRAKE PEDAL ANTI-SLIP PAD MISSING.
REAR NO. PLATE POOR CONDITION/DIGITS DISFIGURED TO LIMIT.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS DAMPING SLIGHTLY WEAK.
STEERING BOX SHOWS WEAR.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
BOTH OUTER STEERING TRACK ROD ARMS INNER JOINTS WORN NEAR TO LIMIT.
FRONT BRAKE PADS APPROX 75% WORN /FRONT BRAKE DISCS SURFACES WORN/POOR CONDITION.
FRONT NO. PLATE CRACKED.
OFFSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT SHOWS LIGHT FRAYING.
PARK BRAKE PEDAL ANTI-SLIP PAD MISSING.
POWER STEERING BELT EXCESSIVLY CRACKED.
REAR AXLE LEAKING OIL.
REAR NO. PLATE POOR CONDITION/DIGITS DISFIGURED TO LIMIT.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS DAMPING SLIGHTLY WEAK.
STEERING BOX SHOWS WEAR.
Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
both rear flexy brake pipes perished
oil leak
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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P515 TMV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P515 TMV, 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 P515 TMV registered?
P515 TMV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is P515 TMV safe to buy?
The MOT history for P515 TMV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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