MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,857 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both rear outter side lights not working but more that 50%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside font idler bush has slight play
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside front wheel bearing has slight play
Offside rear brake has slight bind
Both rear outer position lamps not working
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside front steering idler bush has slight play.
offside front tyre worn hevier on edges.
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
front and rear arches starting to corrode
o/s/f indicator lense cracked
rear diff leaking
slight play in steering idler
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
front and rear arches starting to corrode
o/s/f indicator lense cracked
rear diff leaking
slight play in steering idler
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
play in drag linkage
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
fuel cap seal starting to perish
offside front tyre bald on outer edge
rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear reg plate faded. front prop coupling worn. front lower suspension arm, rear bushes worn.
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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N462 SLJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 SLJ, 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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N462 SLJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 1996.
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