MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,946 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Near side front headlamp lens cracked, headlamp reflector deteriorating, will probably require headlamp replacing for next MoT.
Off side front position lamp slightly dimmer than nearside.
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
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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P962 SGJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P962 SGJ, 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 P962 SGJ registered?
P962 SGJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 1996.
Is P962 SGJ safe to buy?
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