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Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath vehicle heavy and patchy surface corrosion to chassis, floor, sills, suspension parts subframes front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside Front Inner Wheel arch holed & corroded not in a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath vehicle heavy and patchy surface corrosion to chassis, floor, sills, suspension parts subframes front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside Front Inner Wheel arch holed & corroded not in a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Patchy heavy in areas surface corrosion to underside of vehicle to, floor, inner sills (covers fitted), chassis, subframes & all front & rear suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Inner Wheel arch holed & corroded not in a prescribed area
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear as marked (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Patchy heavy in areas surface corrosion to underside of vehicle to, floor, inner sills (covers fitted), chassis, subframes & all front & rear suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Inner Wheel arch holed & corroded not in a prescribed area
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material will require attention soon (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material will require attention soon (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r outer seal corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorber casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
patchy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits emmissions failed, first and second fast idle on HC & CO too high (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material will require attention soon (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material will require attention soon (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r outer seal corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorber casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
patchy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Coil spring corroded front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f brake line corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play on n/s inner track rod ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f brake line corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bushes perished / worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
general patchy surface corrosion on underside
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Heavy corrosion to all suspension components front and rear
Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge crusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Heavy corrosion to all suspension components front and rear
Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strongly advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre obviously under inflated All (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 70% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
slight play in nearside inner track arm
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
please see the advisory notice issued with the previous mot failure
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Coolant leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front discs worn
rear discs worn
slight play in osf steering arm inner joint
stone chips in windscreen
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
advanced play in both front lower ball joints requires attention asap
exhaust corroded
front coil springs corroded
n/s outer side light dim
n/s washer jet not working. o/s still provides enough to clear screen
play in front wheel bearings
wiper worn
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak
advanced play in both front lower ball joints requires attention asap
exhaust corroded
front coil springs corroded
n/s outer side light dim
n/s washer jet not working. o/s still provides enough to clear screen
play in front wheel bearings
wiper worn
exhaust corroded
o/s/r brake disc scored
slight play in steering system
stonechips in windscreen
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)
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N360 MHG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 N360 MHG, 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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N360 MHG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 1996.
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