MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,551 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front jacking point corroded...
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside front floor corroded not within priscribed area
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside front floor corroded not within priscribed area
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight play on nearside steering idler
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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N420 JBY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 N420 JBY, 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 N420 JBY registered?
N420 JBY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is N420 JBY safe to buy?
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