MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,392 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
center seat belt traped under seat
engine oil leak
front number plate cracked
hole in nearside headlamp lens
rear number plate in poor condition
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
front number plate cracked
hole in nearside headlamp lens
rear number plate in poor condition
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
n/s headlamp chipped
o/s door mirror deteriorated
rear n/plate deteriorated
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
n/s headlamp chipped
o/s door mirror deteriorated
rear n/plate deteriorated
fuel pipe corroded
n/s headlight chipped
o/s door mirror in poor condition
oil leak
slight cracking in o/s/r tyre
slight wear in steering gear
wiper movement delayed in part of it's operation
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
fuel pipe corroded
n/s headlight chipped
o/s door mirror in poor condition
oil leak
slight cracking in o/s/r tyre
slight wear in steering gear
wiper movement delayed in part of it's operation
Front brake balance.
Nearside head lamp lens damaged.
Offside mirror tarnishing.
Offside rear brake pipe corroding.
Rear number plate discolouring.
Scratches to screen.
Slight pulsate on brakes.
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
n/s headlamp chipped
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
n/s headlamp chipped
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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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N462 JLD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 N462 JLD, 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 N462 JLD registered?
N462 JLD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 June 1996.
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