MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,686 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust corroded
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear brake pipes covered in grease
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust corroded
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear brake pipes covered in grease
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
N/S/F wing corroded,advise to be repaired a.s.a.p
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
rear springs corroded
slight play in pinion box
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
rear springs corroded
slight play in pinion box
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
slight leak from PAS pump
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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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N483 JYG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 N483 JYG, 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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N483 JYG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 1996.
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