MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,310 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Chengshan and Mohawk on remaining road wheels
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Coolant leak
Nearside 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)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Coolant leak
Nearside 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)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
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 suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Horn quiet †Rear discs corroded & not in full contact with the pads †Serious rear axle oil leak †Drivers door stop loose. Probably easy to repair †Play in N/S/F wheel bearing †Front discs worn & corroded
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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P721 HKY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 P721 HKY, 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 P721 HKY registered?
P721 HKY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 August 1996.
Is P721 HKY safe to buy?
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