MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,276 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear rear shock corroded
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear rear shock corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn with signs of EDGE wear (5.2.3 (e))
Slight under body corrosion all under areas
Under body corrosion to all areas
Front Both sides Slight play found
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and rear diff Slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Both sides Slight play found
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and rear diff Slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Under body corrosion to all areas
Brake hose slightly damaged Both rear. (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Slight play found at both front wheels.
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm Both sides when on full lock. (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear on Legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight play detected at front wheels
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/r tyre 2mm
o/s/r tyre 3mm
oil leak
slight play both front wheel bearings
suspension and components corroding
All 4 Coil springs are corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
All 4 Coil springs are corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both rear tyres deteriorating
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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P516 FEG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 P516 FEG, 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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P516 FEG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 1996.
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