MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,001 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Oil leak
nearside rear wheel has slight movement
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
advice slight play in steering idler
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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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N357 CBS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 N357 CBS, 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 N357 CBS registered?
N357 CBS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 February 1996.
Is N357 CBS safe to buy?
The MOT history for N357 CBS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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