MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,381 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust heat shield loose
exhaust system corroding
All 4 shocker units corroding
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe going to T piece (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
All 4 shocker units corroding
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe going to T piece (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to hose (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust heat shield loose
exhaust system corroding
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe going to rear T piece (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear foot brake performance slightly low
Nearside steering track rod wearing
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
steering idler bushes slightly worn
Both front wings corroding
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded on front x member (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded on front x member (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all 4 tyres nearing tread limit
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
all 4 tyres nearing tread limit
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N226 WRS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 N226 WRS, 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 N226 WRS registered?
N226 WRS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 1996.
Is N226 WRS safe to buy?
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