MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,743 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
both front brake hoses perished
brake pipes by rear brake hoses corroded
corrosion to exhaust
damage to bodywork
front no plate delaminating
ns rear view mirror loose
odometer bulb inop
osf indicator & repeater faded
osf tyre worn on edges
osr tail light lens broken
play at steering idler arm
rattle from catalytic converter
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
both front brake hoses perished
brake pipes by rear brake hoses corroded
corrosion to exhaust
damage to bodywork
front no plate delaminating
ns rear view mirror loose
odometer bulb inop
osf indicator & repeater faded
osf tyre worn on edges
osr tail light lens broken
play at steering idler arm
rattle from catalytic converter
nearside door mirror loose
offside rear light lens damaged
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
body damage evident
exhaust corroded
front no plate delaminating
rear brake pipes corroding by flexible hoses
slight play in offside front wheel bearing
slight plsay in steering idler arm
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
brake pipes at rear corroded
corrosion to exhaust
damage to bodywork & bumpers
front no plate delaminating
osr tail light lens broken
play at steering idler arm
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
aux belt damper bush worn & very noisy
corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places
corrosion to suspension components
damage to bodywork & bumpers
osr tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
aux belt damper bush worn & very noisy
corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places
corrosion to suspension components
damage to bodywork & bumpers
osr tyre worn on outer edge
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
brake pipe at osr corroded
corrosion to exhaust
damage to bodywork & bumpers
front no plate delaminating
front no plate delaminating
ns rear view mirror loose
nsf tyre worn on edges
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places
damage to bumpers
ns rear view mirror loose
osf indicator condensated
play at steering idler arm
Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front tyres wearing on edges
drivers door stay very noisy
front propshaft doughnut worn
mileage not illuminated
oil leak at rear differntial
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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N288 KEU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 N288 KEU, 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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N288 KEU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 February 1996.
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