MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,806 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside front wing corroded
Offside mirror glass deteriorated
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside front wing corroded
Offside mirror glass deteriorated
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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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N265 REC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 N265 REC, 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 N265 REC registered?
N265 REC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 February 1996.
Is N265 REC safe to buy?
The MOT history for N265 REC shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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