MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,400 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
air bag warning lamp staying on
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ON
CATALYST DETERIORATING
CHILD SEAT INSECURE
NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED
NEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELT NOT TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT
OFFSIDE DOOR PILLAR AND OUTER SILL BADLY DAMAGED
OFFSIDE REAR INNER SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING
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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P553 EOV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.
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 P553 EOV, 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 P553 EOV registered?
P553 EOV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 1996.
Is P553 EOV safe to buy?
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