MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,887 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
front brake discs coroding & worn inner face
front brake pads low
front screen starting to delaminate
fuel cap seal starting to perish
rear number plate starting to delaminate
slight imbalance on front brakes
vertical play at steering idler ( nearside front) recommend attention
wheel trims fitted
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear number plate starting to delaminate
wheel trims fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear number plate starting to delaminate
wheel trims fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
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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P788 PMR 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 55.6%.
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 P788 PMR, 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 P788 PMR registered?
P788 PMR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 August 1996.
Is P788 PMR safe to buy?
The MOT history for P788 PMR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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