MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,234 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
propshaft front coupling to gearbox worn.
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
exhaust heat shield insecure
propshaft front coupling to gearbox worn.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Centre Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
offside front tyre worn outer edge.
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
offside front tyre worn outer edge.
offside front tyre worn outer edge.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
offside front tyre worn outer edge.
nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge.
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
weld broken on exhaust downpipe bracket
high level brake light not working
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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P87 LBY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 P87 LBY, 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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P87 LBY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 1996.
Is P87 LBY safe to buy?
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