MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,420 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/f n n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. both (4.1.2 (a))
Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/f n n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (i))
under trays fitted unable to access all testable items
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
*** strong advise *** Nearside front tyre outer edge worn 225/45/17
*** strong advise *** nearside screenwash jet not working
both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating
front steering box arm link play from both sides
offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge
offside front wing mirror slight insecure
rear reg plate deteriorating
slight wheel bearing play from both sides front
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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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P547 GPE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 P547 GPE, 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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P547 GPE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 November 1996.
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