MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,830 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
front and rear suspension springs rusty
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front and rear suspension springs rusty
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear number plate in poor condition †front suspension rusty
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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N242 TEP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 N242 TEP, 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 N242 TEP registered?
N242 TEP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 February 1996.
Is N242 TEP safe to buy?
The MOT history for N242 TEP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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