MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,184 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)
near side rear door does not open from outside
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)
near side rear door does not open from outside
Bonnet catch handle on bonnet broken
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Slight bulge in offside rear sidewall
Small stone chip in screen
Bonnet catch handle on bonnet broken
Oil leak
Slight bulge in offside rear sidewall
Small stone chip in screen
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
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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N458 FEY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 N458 FEY, 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 N458 FEY registered?
N458 FEY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 February 1996.
Is N458 FEY safe to buy?
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