MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,730 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel os,ns (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded os,ns (2.4.C.1b)
advise limited inspection due to plastic covers floor/sills areas
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel os,ns (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded os,ns (2.4.C.1b)
advise limited inspection due to plastic covers floor/sills areas
n/s rear brake pipe slight corrosion
n/s steering idler arm has slight play detected at wheel
o/s front tyre wearing on edges
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s rear brake pipe slight corrosion
n/s steering idler arm has slight play detected at wheel
o/s front tyre wearing on edges
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s rear brake pipe corroded
o/s front susspension arm bush deteriorated and slight play
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s rear tyre sidewall cut
o/s front wheel bearing slight play
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
o/s front wheel bearing slight play
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
o/s front wheel bearing slight play
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
n/s steering idler arm has slight play
advise wiper worn slightly
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
advise nsf weak image
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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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N261 BOL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 N261 BOL, 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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N261 BOL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.
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