MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,999 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGE
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
REAR BUMPER INSECURE
SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING IDLER BUSHES
BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGE
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT
REAR BUMPER INSECURE
SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING IDLER BUSHES
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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N283 HGL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 N283 HGL, 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 N283 HGL registered?
N283 HGL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 1996.
Is N283 HGL safe to buy?
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