MOT Status
ValidMileage
164,330 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Outer Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust Box Rusty
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under Seal Has Been Applied
Exhaust Box corroded
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension parts/areas corroded
Nearside Front Steering Idler Arm has slight play in the bush
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension parts/areas corroded
Under Seal has been applied
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slightly discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc has slight surface corrosion
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P698 NPV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.
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 P698 NPV, 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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P698 NPV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.
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