MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,734 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake pads look very low
O/S/F ball joint slight play
Wiper action / sweep wrong.
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
1 X O/S/R side light not working
Front brake pads look very low
O/S/F ball joint slight play
Wiper action / sweep wrong.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/r door handle insecure
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
n/s/r door handle insecure
N/S/F trye needs changing now
Tracking type fault.
wiper action ?
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
N/S/F trye needs changing now
Tracking type fault.
wiper action ?
Exhaust poor. Rear number plate poor.
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust poor. Rear number plate poor.
Front indicator bulbs colour poor †N/S/r tyre poor.
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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N298 MDE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 N298 MDE, 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 N298 MDE registered?
N298 MDE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is N298 MDE safe to buy?
The MOT history for N298 MDE shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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