MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,970 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake fluid level low
o/s headlamp cracked
oil leak
rear coil springs corroded
rear pads low
vehicle overheated
offside headlight condensated
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
offside headlight condensated
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
o/sr tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
front number plate incorrect font.
n/s/headlamp no beam image.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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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P532 FRP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 P532 FRP, 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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P532 FRP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.
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