MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,546 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded wing (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front slight bind on wheel
Nearside Front tyre splitting
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded wing (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
general under body corrosion
play in rack inner joints
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
general under body corrosion
play in rack inner joints
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both steering rack inner joints have play
brake warning light on
cat ratteling
general corrosion to underside suspension components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Both exterior mirrors slightly weathered
Corrosion on both rear brake pipes
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front exhaust heat shields insecure
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside rear door check strap loose
Play in steering idle arm bush
Rear fog lamp switch worn
Stonechips in windscreen
front exhaust corroded
fuel cap seal perrished
rear fog light switch worn
slight play in steering idler
wear in front antiroll bar mounting bushes
Corrosion on exhaust
Front exhaust heat shield insecure
Front number plate cracked
Front wiper blade slightly split
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear brake discs heavily pitted
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Stonechips in windscreen 'swept' area
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Corrosion on exhaust
Front exhaust heat shield insecure
Front number plate cracked
Front wiper blade slightly split
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear brake discs heavily pitted
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Stonechips in windscreen 'swept' area
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion on exhaust
corrosion on rear brake discs
stonechips in windscreen
Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
corrosion on exhaust
corrosion on rear brake discs
stonechips in windscreen
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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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N172 HOY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 N172 HOY, 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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N172 HOY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 1996.
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