MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,263 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
general corrosion underside
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
brake warning light indicates a fault
general corrosion underside
strongly advise all brake pads replacement
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all rear suspension bushes deteriorated
bpedal rubber worn
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all rear suspension bushes deteriorated
bpedal rubber worn
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P690 JRP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 P690 JRP, 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 P690 JRP registered?
P690 JRP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 December 1996.
Is P690 JRP safe to buy?
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