MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,238 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
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
ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Front tyres low on inner edges
Wiper blade hitting edge of windscreen
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Centre Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Both front tyres worn almost to canvass on inner edges
Both front tyres worn almost to canvass on inner edges
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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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N466 HVG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 N466 HVG, 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 N466 HVG registered?
N466 HVG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 January 1996.
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