MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,932 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine leaking oil
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear diff leaking oil
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front both flexible brake hoses starting to perish
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow chalk (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow chalk (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow chalk (5.2.6)
Front both flexible brake hoses starting to perish
nearside rear wheel arch starting to corrode
rear drive differential weeping oil
front and rear number plates in poor condition
nearside rear wheel arch corroded
stone damage to windscreen
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
stone damage to windscreen
front and rear number plates in poor condition
nearside rear wheel arch corroded
front brake hoses perished
front discs worn
oil leak rear diff
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front brake hoses perished
front discs worn
oil leak rear diff
near side rear tyre as nail in tread
rear brake hoses heavily perished
rear tyres 3mm
bad oil leak fom differential
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
bad oil leak fom differential
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
oil leak from rear axel
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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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P543 BPJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P543 BPJ, 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 P543 BPJ registered?
P543 BPJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 1996.
Is P543 BPJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for P543 BPJ shows 18 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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