MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,045 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear discs slightly corroded
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both rear discs slightly corroded
nearside steering drop arm bush worn . play in offside steering track arm iner joint
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
nearside steering drop arm bush worn . play in offside steering track arm iner joint
damage in screen close to a/zone . play in nearside steering drop arm joint and mount bush .
offside steering rack joint worn
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
damage in screen close to a/zone . play in nearside steering drop arm joint and mount bush .
offside steering rack joint worn
play in offside iner steering joint . offside rear on 2mm and wheel buckled . nearside rear tyre tread on 1.6mm . both front tyres worn on iner edge
stone chip on edge of A zone .
slight play in offside front track arm inner joint †lift in both front bottom ball joints †nearside front bearing play
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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N218 SPE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 3,606cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 112,535 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 N218 SPE, 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 31 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 N218 SPE registered?
N218 SPE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.
Is N218 SPE safe to buy?
The MOT history for N218 SPE 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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