MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,853 miAbove average mileage for this year
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both rear inner sills are corroded but not cosidered excessive
front discs are worn but not weakened
nearside front arch is corroded but not sharp
both rear inner and outer sills are showing signs of corrosion
nearside front arch has corrosion but sharp edges are covered with tape
nearside front steering idler balljoint has slight play
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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P870 RNE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 P870 RNE, 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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P870 RNE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.
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