MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,967 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
oil leaks on engine and rear diff
slight underbody corrosion
windscreen damaged in zone b
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear lower trailing arms bushes wearing
n/s/r tyre slight bulge
vehicle overheating
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear lower trailing arms bushes wearing
n/s/r tyre slight bulge
vehicle overheating
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
REAR/TYRES/LOW/TREAD
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
REAR/TYRES/LOW/TREAD
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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N168 CJA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 N168 CJA, 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 N168 CJA registered?
N168 CJA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is N168 CJA safe to buy?
The MOT history for N168 CJA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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