MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,772 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front wiper has a small tear
fuel tank has a slight sweat
nearside and offside front wings have slight corrosion
rear diff has a slight sweat
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front disc's corroded
offside front brake binding slightly
rear diff seals appear to have failrd
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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N197 AKW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 N197 AKW, 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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N197 AKW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1996.
Is N197 AKW safe to buy?
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