MOT Status
ValidMileage
108,098 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Near Side Front Tyre Wall Has a crack
Near Side Rear Tyre Wall Has A Crack
Off Side Front Tyre Wall Has A crack
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Near Side Front Tyre Wall Has a crack
Near Side Rear Tyre Wall Has A Crack
Off Side Front Tyre Wall Has A crack
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both front tyres low 3mm tread
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
nearside rear seat belt not tested
small marks in rear no plate
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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P550 RUU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 P550 RUU, 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 P550 RUU registered?
P550 RUU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 1996.
Is P550 RUU safe to buy?
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