MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,874 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
fuel breather pipe cracked & split
Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front indicator lens missing
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
wiper poor to clear windscreen
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front tyre has small bulge
Oil leak ()
engine oil high
wheel trims fitted
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside washer jet condition
Rear both, tyres minor cracking
engine covers fitted & under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection
items removed from drivers view prior to test
oil leak
wheel trims fitted
wiper blade/arm condition
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
hubcaps fitted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
hubcaps fitted
Oil leak
cover under vehicle
slight play in nearside rack arm
slight play in offside rack arm
wheel trims fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside engine mount worn
Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
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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P958 HVW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P958 HVW, 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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P958 HVW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 1996.
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