MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,108 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Both outer sills corroded.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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P715 YDS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 P715 YDS, 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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P715 YDS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.
Is P715 YDS safe to buy?
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