MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,383 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear brake disc pitted
Nearside All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
fluid leak on aircon pump, n/s/f bottom ball joint play, h/line brake light out
air bag light on
both front tyres starting to split on sidewalls
metal brake pipes starting to corrode
ns mirror glass cracked
surface rust on all brake discs
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
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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P975 RDS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 P975 RDS, 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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How do I check the history of P975 RDS?
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What year was P975 RDS registered?
P975 RDS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 October 1996.
Is P975 RDS safe to buy?
The MOT history for P975 RDS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P975 RDS have outstanding finance?
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