MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,053 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
variuos suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
variuos suspension components corroded
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring holder (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust corroded.
General corrosion to underside of vehicle.
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
General corrosion to underneath
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Underbody corrosion.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Underbody corrosion.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
offside front bumper damaged and hole offside headlamp
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
offside front bumper damaged and hole offside headlamp
Both front wings corroded.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak from rear axle.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in offside rear tyre
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear diff leaking oil
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in offside rear tyre
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear diff leaking oil
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
oil leak NOSE PINION ON AXLE
BRAKE PIPES FRONT AND REAR GREASED
oil leak AXLE NOSE PINION
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P717 PVR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 P717 PVR, 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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P717 PVR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.
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