MOT Status
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86,886 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Heat sheild loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 2mm O/s/r on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 2mm O/s/r on limit (5.2.3 (e))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured Front and rear indicators slight discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Body component slightly loose Bonnet release handle Insecure. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S/F Bottom Ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected O/S/F Brake disc worn (Marked) (1.1.21 (a) (i))
Offside Front O/S/F top spring mount starting to corrode.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
All direction indicators incorrect colour All indicators incorrect colour. Showing White (4.4.3 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play + offside (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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P711 TFV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc 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 P711 TFV, 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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P711 TFV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 December 1996.
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