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ExpiredMileage
114,811 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
both side front and rear body corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
both side front and rear body corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))
Front Body has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)
Front Body has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Side repeater 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)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear axle oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear axle oil leak
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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N291 MUD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 N291 MUD, 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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N291 MUD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.
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