MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,174 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Windscreen wipers not operating as intended
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake inner disc pads not seen.
Wiper squeegee starting to separate.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Rear brake inner disc pads not seen.
Wiper squeegee starting to separate.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Some leak of exhaust from centre box.
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Water level worening lamp on
Wipers difficultr to park.
Water level worening lamp on
Wipers difficultr to park.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake warning light staying on when pedal applied
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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P973 UCW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 P973 UCW, 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 P973 UCW registered?
P973 UCW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 August 1996.
Is P973 UCW safe to buy?
The MOT history for P973 UCW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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