MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
217,602 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front brake discs poor condition.
luggage in boot.
plastic engine and wheel hub caps fitted.
slight play/wear at all steering joints.
wiper poor condition.
automatic gearstick not showing correct marker for gear selection.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs poor condition.
luggage in boot.
plastic engine and wheel hub caps fitted.
slight play/wear at all steering joints.
wiper poor condition.
automatic gearstick not showing correct marker for gear selection.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Propshaft component defective
centre stop lamp inoperative ( unsure if wired or not )
engine oil level over filled
excess inner edge wear at n/s front tyre close to limit and cords ( recom replacement )
o/s front brake caliper slide boot/cover missing
o/s rear floor cover at fuel pump/filter not allowing full inspection
poor pattern at n/s headlamp aim
recom replacement of worn front prop shaft coupling
recom wheel allignment check
slight play at o/s front trackrod inner end
suspect front flexi hose deterioration ( unable to fully check reduced access through grommit )
suspect rear outer side lamps inoperative
viscous coolant van weak action
wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Propshaft component defective
centre stop lamp inoperative ( unsure if wired or not )
engine oil level over filled
excess inner edge wear at both front tyres
excess inner edge wear at n/s front tyre close to limit and cords ( recom replacement )
o/s front brake caliper slide boot/cover missing
o/s rear floor cover at fuel pump/filter not allowing full inspection
recom replacement of worn front prop shaft coupling
recom wheel allignment check
slight play at o/s front trackrod inner end
suspect front flexi hose deterioration ( unable to fully check reduced access through grommit )
suspect rear outer side lamps inoperative
viscous coolant van weak action
wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
inner edge worn at n/s front tyre
rear brake pipe slight corrosion
rear reg plate deteriorating
slight play at steering joints drag links etc
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front to rear/rear brake pipes corroded ( reduced access around subframe etc ) RECOM REPLACEMENT
inner edge worn at n/s front tyre
rear reg plate deteriorating
slight play at steering joints drag links etc
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
centre stop light fitted but no wiring fitted
play/wear at steering ends
rear centre seat belt catch trapped under seat
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
centre stop light fitted but no wiring fitted
play/wear at steering ends
rear centre seat belt catch trapped under seat
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
boot floor not tested excessive luggage
play/wear across steering joints
slight fluctuation in front brake readings
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
boot area not tested excessive luggage stored
play/wear across steering joints
slight fluctuation on front brake readings
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P862 LLY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 P862 LLY, 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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P862 LLY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 August 1996.
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