MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,544 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Small cracks in petrol cap seal.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Small cracks in petrol cap seal.
cat rattles and is worn
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
cat rattles and is worn
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Oil leak
oil leak from engine
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
nearside rear tyre is weather cracked
oil leak from engine
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
all tyres perished and split
nearside front tyre on legal limit on edges(attention to tyres very soon needed)
oil leak at rear
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
all tyres perished and split
nearside front tyre on legal limit on edges(attention to tyres very soon needed)
oil leak at rear
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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P947 APG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P947 APG, 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 P947 APG registered?
P947 APG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 August 1996.
Is P947 APG safe to buy?
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