MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
230,816 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
BOTH WIND REPETERS INOP
ENGINE OIL LEAK AROUND FRONT OF ENGINE
OFF SIDE REAR TYRE HAS A NAIL IN TREAD REPARIABLE
REAR DIFF WET IN OIL
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
BOTH WIND REPETERS INOP
ENGINE OIL LEAK AROUND FRONT OF ENGINE
OFF SIDE REAR TYRE HAS A NAIL IN TREAD REPARIABLE
REAR DIFF WET IN OIL
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
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N283 HOY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N283 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 N283 HOY registered?
N283 HOY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 1996.
Is N283 HOY safe to buy?
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