MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,472 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak engine ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated os & ns (3.6.B.4d)
Front os & ns tyres worn on outer edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated os & ns (3.6.B.4d)
Front os & ns tyres worn on outer edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust heat shield loose on front pipe
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front exhaust pipe heat shield adrift
rear brake discs pitted
Oil leak
auxillary drive belt perrished
exhaust downpipe heat shields loose
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
wiper blade split on end
both front side repeater bulbs fading
offside rear tyre sidewall cracking
parts of exhaust system rusting
small stonechips to windscreen
various brake pipes furring
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
both front side repeater bulbs fading
offside rear tyre sidewall cracking
parts of exhaust system rusting
small stonechips to windscreen
various brake pipes furring
bit of movement in steering box
both front side repeaters bulbs fading
hint of movement nearside front steering idler
hint of movement nearside front top suspension arm inner bushes
hint of movement offside front top suspension arm inner bushes
nearside rear tyre 2.5mm
parts of exhaust system rusting
slight oil leak from engine
small stonechips to windscreen
some brake pipes furring
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
bit of movement in steering box
both front side repeaters bulbs fading
hint of movement nearside front steering idler
hint of movement nearside front top suspension arm inner bushes
hint of movement offside front top suspension arm inner bushes
nearside rear tyre 2.5mm
parts of exhaust system rusting
slight oil leak from engine
small stonechips to windscreen
some brake pipes furring
offside front tyre 2mm
parts of exhaust rusting
small stonechips to windscreen
various brake pipes furring
fuel cap seal cracking
parts of exhaust rusting
slight oil leak from engine
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
fuel cap seal cracking
parts of exhaust rusting
slight oil leak from engine
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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P86 CLS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 P86 CLS, 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 P86 CLS registered?
P86 CLS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 August 1996.
Is P86 CLS safe to buy?
The MOT history for P86 CLS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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