MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,024 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All coil springs corroded
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust and hangers all corroded
Noise on release of full left hand lock
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight play in steering system
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
All coil springs corroded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust and hangers all corroded
Noise on release of full left hand lock
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight play in steering system
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
slight freeplay in steering box
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
coolant level light illuminated on dash
slight freeplay in n/s/f wheel bearing
slight freeplay in steering box
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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N248 HOY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 N248 HOY, 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 N248 HOY registered?
N248 HOY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 1996.
Is N248 HOY safe to buy?
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