MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,589 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Emissions not tested co too high and idle jamming high (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength innerwing and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm intermediate arm between steering box and steering box idler (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front slight play in near side idler arm
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front slight play in near side idler arm
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
all tyres approaching tread wear bands
engine oil leak
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both front brake flexy hoses starting to perish no inner structure showing
Nearside rear tyre has 2-3 mm of tread left
Both front brake flexy hoses are slightly perished
Slight play in various steering joints but not excessive
Both front brake flexy hoses slightly perished
Both rear springs are slightly corroded
Slight play in various steering joints but not excessive
Both front brake flexy hose slightly perished
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded
Rear diff damp no leaks
Slight play in various steering joints but not excessive
rear diff damp
Both rear springs are corroded
Engine oily
High level brake light not working
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight play in various steering joints but not excessive
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Both rear springs are corroded
Engine oily
High level brake light not working
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight play in various steering joints but not excessive
rear diff damp
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear diff oily
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear diff oily
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Engine oily
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear diff damp no leaks
Very slight play in various steering and suspension joints but not excessive
Both rear tyres have 2mm of tresd left 195/65/15 H
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Wiper starting to smear the screen slightly
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Both rear tyres wearing close to wear indicators
Engine oily
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear diff damp
Slight play in steering joints but not excessive
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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N245 FSP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 N245 FSP, 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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N245 FSP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 February 1996.
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