MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,407 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
adv corrosion around both front top shock mountings
adv front coil springs heavily corroded
adv front number plate cracked
adv nearside front headlight lense cracked
adv rear coil springs heavily corroded
adv rear exhaust heat sheild rubbing on back box cause of rear bumper damage
strong adv both rear subframe mounting rubbers have movement but not dangerous
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front number plate slightly cracked
nearside front headlamp slightly cracked
rear metel fuel pipe joining tank slightly corroded.
slight play in steering outer arms
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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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N488 LGS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 N488 LGS, 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 N488 LGS registered?
N488 LGS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 1996.
Is N488 LGS safe to buy?
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