MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,657 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside & offside rear drive shaft inner seala slight leak defferential oil.
Diff. leaking.Faint trace of fuel from filter.N/S/F & O/S/R Tyres show signs of age deterioration.
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Diff leaking,o/s/r tyre shows signs of age deterioration.
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
O/S/R tyre showing age deteration
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Slight leak from back axle .
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
O/S/R Tyre shows signs of age deterioration
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear reg.plate shows signs of delamination
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
O/S/F WORN ON OUTER EDGE
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front wiper blade shows signs of deterioration
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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P888 RGB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P888 RGB, 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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P888 RGB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 August 1996.
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