MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,045 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Outer Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/f door mirror reflective coating worn.
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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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P551 JWG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 P551 JWG, 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 P551 JWG registered?
P551 JWG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 1996.
Is P551 JWG safe to buy?
The MOT history for P551 JWG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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