MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,382 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
back axle leaking oil
drivers door strap not fitted
exhaust mounting missing were fitted between down pipe and gearbox
passenger door mirror could be better secured
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
back axle leaking oil
drivers door strap not fitted
exhaust mounting missing were fitted between down pipe and gearbox
passenger door mirror could be better secured
Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
near side mirror secure with tape
Non obligatory mirror damaged
near side mirror secure with tape
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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N470 OAE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N470 OAE, 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 N470 OAE registered?
N470 OAE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 April 1996.
Is N470 OAE safe to buy?
The MOT history for N470 OAE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does N470 OAE have outstanding finance?
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