MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,565 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
o/s/r outer side light is not working
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both rear tyres are aprox 70% worn.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
The O/S/R tank vent pipe is perrished.
The engine has a fair leak of oil.
The front brake pads are aprox 70% worn. Wear also noted on the front brake discs.
Wet test.
Both rear tyres are aprox 70% worn.
The O/S/R tank vent pipe is perrished.
The engine has a fair leak of oil.
The front brake pads are aprox 70% worn. Wear also noted on the front brake discs.
Wet test.
exhaust rusty
n/s/f bottom ball joint worn
oil leak noted from front of engine (head & crankshaft oil seal areas )
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre defective
exhaust rusty
wear noted in both bottom ball joints
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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P523 APG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 P523 APG, 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 P523 APG registered?
P523 APG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 1996.
Is P523 APG safe to buy?
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