MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,045 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear road wheel weld repaired
airbag malfunction warning message displayed but SRS light not illuminated
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn outer rose bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from transmission rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear road wheel weld repaired
airbag malfunction warning message displayed but SRS light not illuminated
Central Front Lower under tray fitted can not fully inspect vehicle
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFFERENTAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track rod end (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Lower under tray fitted can not fully inspect vehicle
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track rod end (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Lower under tray fitted can not fully inspect vehicle
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Central Front Lower under tray fitted can not fully inspect vehicle
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFFERENTAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track rod end (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Lower under tray fitted can not fully inspect vehicle
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track rod end (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Lower under tray fitted can not fully inspect vehicle
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Both front tyres wearing low on outer edges.
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Covers fitted obscuring some components.
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside front and nearside rear tyres have slight damage to outer sidewalls.
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components.
Slightly low effort from nearside rear handbrake.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N20 VNT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 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 N20 VNT, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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N20 VNT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2008.
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