MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,827 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre wearing on outer edge
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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N153 WRX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 N153 WRX, 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 N153 WRX registered?
N153 WRX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 February 1996.
Is N153 WRX safe to buy?
The MOT history for N153 WRX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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