MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,869 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front to rear brake pipe greased
rest in clip of front to rear brake pipe
wear in n/s front hub area
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
wear in n/s/f hub area
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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N473 XTV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 N473 XTV, 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 N473 XTV registered?
N473 XTV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 February 1996.
Is N473 XTV safe to buy?
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