MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,793 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
NEARSIDE STEERING IDLER BUSHES WORN
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES NEARING WEAR BAND INDICATORS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
NEARSIDE STEERING IDLER WORN
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
REAR TYRES NEARING WEAR BANDS
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
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P521 RUL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol 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 P521 RUL, 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 P521 RUL registered?
P521 RUL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 August 1996.
Is P521 RUL safe to buy?
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