MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,581 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r tyre close to 2mm wear indicators
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r tyre close to 2mm wear indicators
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear number plate is slightly dirty
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
rear number plate is slightly dirty
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly 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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P850 OTM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 P850 OTM, 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 P850 OTM registered?
P850 OTM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 1996.
Is P850 OTM safe to buy?
The MOT history for P850 OTM shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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