MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,573 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
all four coil springs corroded
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
all four coil springs corroded
both front tyre side walls perished
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
main beam flash inop
main beam flash inop
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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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N48 BND is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 N48 BND, 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 N48 BND registered?
N48 BND is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 1996.
Is N48 BND safe to buy?
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