MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,265 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear tyres are perished
engine oil leak
exhaust system is corroded
rear offside tyre is worn on the outside edge
srs warning light is on
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Inner Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
both front shocks. damp
engine cuts out
engine oil leak
f/n/s road wheel damaged
f/n/s tyre worn
srs light is on
f/n/s shock absorber damp
f/n/s tyre worn
front discs & pads worn
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
both front shock absorbers damp
front brake pads worn
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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N189 EHJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 N189 EHJ, 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 N189 EHJ registered?
N189 EHJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 February 1996.
Is N189 EHJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for N189 EHJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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