MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
224,411 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
all brake pipes show signs of corrosion
offside and nearside tyres wearing on edges
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
all brake pipes show signs of corrosion
offside and nearside tyres wearing on edges
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Inner Tie Rod End Has Slight Play
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
NSF indicator lense missing
NSR tyre close to legal limit
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
NSF indicator lense missing
NSR tyre close to legal limit
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Slight lift in ball joints. O/s/f shocker damp. Front tyre walls slightly damaged.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
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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P797 JPO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 P797 JPO, 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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P797 JPO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 August 1996.
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