MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,050 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect X2 both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged starting to perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect X2 both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged starting to perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Slight leak from rear differential
Slight oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Slight leak from rear differential
Slight oil leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
offside rear seat back loose
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
offside rear seat back loose
Oil leak
Rear diff leaking
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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P522 YPC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P522 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 P522 YPC registered?
P522 YPC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 October 1996.
Is P522 YPC safe to buy?
The MOT history for P522 YPC shows 15 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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