MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,609 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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CORROSION MISC R SUSPENSION AREA-SILLS ETC.
MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/MISC STEERING JOINTS.
N/S REPEATER LENS MISSING.
O/S/F TYRE WALL/TREAD DAMAGE.
SLIGHT DAMAGE O/S/F BRAKE HOSE.
SRS LIGHT INOP.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
CORROSION MISC R SUSPENSION AREA-SILLS ETC.
MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/MISC STEERING JOINTS.
N/S REPEATER LENS MISSING.
O/S/F TYRE WALL/TREAD DAMAGE.
SLIGHT DAMAGE O/S/F BRAKE HOSE.
SRS LIGHT INOP.
SCREEN DAMAGE.N/S INDICATOR REPEATER LENS MISSING.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/STEERING.TYRES-O/S/F CLOSE LIMIT-N/S/R WALL/TREAD DAMAGE.CORROSION R BRAKE PIPES.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
SCREEN DAMAGE.N/S INDICATOR REPEATER LENS MISSING.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/STEERING.TYRES-O/S/F CLOSE LIMIT-N/S/R WALL/TREAD DAMAGE.CORROSION R BRAKE PIPES.
rea coil springs corroded , o/s n/s rear brake pipes corroded at hose conection, wiper sligfht smearing, fuel leak off pipe damp, exhaust braket broken
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
rea coil springs corroded , o/s n/s rear brake pipes corroded at hose conection, wiper sligfht smearing, fuel leak off pipe damp, exhaust braket broken
WASH DELIVERY POOR.DAMAGE R REG PLATE.F BRAKE HOSES CLOSE TO FOULING ROAD WHEELS.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/MISC STEERING JOINTS.BRAKES-R HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT-R PIPES CORRODED.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
WASH DELIVERY POOR.DAMAGE R REG PLATE.F BRAKE HOSES CLOSE TO FOULING ROAD WHEELS.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/MISC STEERING JOINTS.BRAKES-R HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT-R PIPES CORRODED.
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
O/S/F+N/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.EMISSIONS HIGH.MINOR PLAY -F SUSPENSION ARMS-STEERING.R BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.O/S/R+N/S/R BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO SPLIT.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
O/S/F+N/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.EMISSIONS HIGH.MINOR PLAY -F SUSPENSION ARMS-STEERING.R BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.O/S/R+N/S/R BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO SPLIT.
CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUBFRAME AREA.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.PLAY O/S/F WHEEL BEARINGS.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUBFRAME AREA.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.PLAY O/S/F WHEEL BEARINGS.
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
wiper linkage working in a jerky fashion...BRAKE PIPE BURST WHILST TESTING BRAKE PERFOMANCE BRAKES ARE NOW NOT WORKING ... DONT ATTEMPT TO DRIVE
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
WIPER MECH FAULT?GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.CORROSION R SUBFRAME AREA.R PADS CLOSE LIMIT.O/S/R+N/S/R TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.EMISSIONS HIGH.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
ALL INDICATORS DISCOLOURED R PADS CLOSE LIMIT? GENERAL CORROSION PLAY O/S/F WHEEL BEARINGS GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4) DANGEROUS
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS
WASHER PERFORMANCE POOR GENERAL CORROSION R DISC PADS CLOSE LIMIT MOVEMENT O/S/F+N/S/F WHEEL BEARINGS
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P599 EVN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P599 EVN, 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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P599 EVN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 1996.
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