MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,551 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front & rear no plates poor
heavy oil leak diff
nsr & osr road springs rusty
rattle front engine poss alternator or pully
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front & rear no plates poor
heavy oil leak diff
nsr & osr road springs rusty
heavy diff oil leak
rear no plate poor
rear road springs rusty
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
heavy diff oil leak
rear no plate poor
rear road springs rusty
oil leaks
rear axle leaking
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
oil leaks
rear axle leaking
both rear tyres close to limit
movement in centre steering arm
rear axle leaking
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)
both rear tyres close to limit
movement in centre steering arm
rear axle leaking
front tyres wearing on inner edges
movement in centre steering arm joints
o/s/f shock absorber damp
rear axle oil leak
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
lift in n/s lower ball joint
rear axle oil leaks
dampness around o/s/f shock absorber
engine oil leaks
rear axle oil leaks
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
dampness around o/s/f shock absorber
engine oil leaks
rear axle oil leaks
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
damage to offside sill area
rear diferential oil leak
rear number plate fading
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
damage to offside sill area
rear diferential oil leak
rear number plate fading
engine oil leak
nearside rear tyre worn low
rear diff oil leak
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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P764 HBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 P764 HBD, 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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P764 HBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 1996.
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