MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,463 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And corroded (7.1.2)
Nearside Front And offside tyre worn inner edge
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded And offside (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And corroded (7.1.2)
Nearside Front And offside tyre worn inner edge
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded And offside (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front and offside wheel starting to corroded
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
oil leaking
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front and offside wheel starting to corroded
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
oil leaking
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit inner edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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P533 BPL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 P533 BPL, 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 P533 BPL registered?
P533 BPL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is P533 BPL safe to buy?
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