MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,276 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
corrosion around both rear jacking points
exhaust system deteriorated
surface corrosion on front discs
surface corrosion on rear discs
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nail in tyre
wiper streaky + O S F inner edge worn + close too limit
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
nail in tyre
wiper streaky + O S F inner edge worn + close too limit
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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P653 DBV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 P653 DBV, 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 P653 DBV registered?
P653 DBV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.
Is P653 DBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for P653 DBV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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