MOT Status
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
front wiper blade rubber worn
rear differential gear slight seaping oil
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
front wiper blade rubber worn
rear differential gear slight seaping oil
MAILAGE IS NOT PRESENT SHOWING ON ODO.
Oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
MAILAGE IS NOT PRESENT SHOWING ON ODO.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
rear diff leaking
Oil leak
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
front number plate slight deteriorated
rear diffrential leaking
srs light stays on
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)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
front number plate slight deteriorated
rear diffrential leaking
srs light stays on
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
rev meter not working
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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N185 HOY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N185 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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What year was N185 HOY registered?
N185 HOY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 1996.
Is N185 HOY safe to buy?
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