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N492 GFM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

180,038 mi
Last recorded180,038 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN492 GFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2022 180,038 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2021 174,829 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 167,764 miles

viscous fan not working

Fail 17 Feb 2020 167,630 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

viscous fan not working

Pass 21 Feb 2019 158,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside corroded in places

Fail 18 Feb 2019 157,985 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside corroded in places

Pass 2 Feb 2018 148,185 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 148,185 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 141,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

windscreen starting to delaminate

Fail 13 Feb 2017 141,858 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

windscreen starting to delaminate

Pass 25 Jan 2016 138,538 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion by rear subframe front mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front sill panel by jacking point corroding slightly

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion by rear subframe front mount (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 132,499 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 126,360 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 126,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 120,945 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in steering idler bush

Pass 14 Feb 2012 112,808 miles

Diff Pinion Seal Leaking

OSR Tyre Cut But Not Exposing Cord

Play In Steering Drag Link O/S

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 112,808 miles

Diff Pinion Seal Leaking

OSR Tyre Cut But Not Exposing Cord

Play In Steering Drag Link O/S

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 107,609 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 101,348 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front hub cap/bearing cover missing

Fail 27 Jan 2010 101,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front hub cap/bearing cover missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 96,499 miles

Nearside rear door check strap worn

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear number plate slightly faded

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 89,417 miles

Rear Tyres 2mm

Fail 13 Feb 2008 89,417 miles

Rear Tyres 2mm

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2007 79,065 miles

NSr & OSR Tyres Bald Inside Edge

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 79,065 miles

NSr & OSR Tyres Bald Inside Edge

Pass 22 Feb 2006 74,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Poly 'V' Belt Starting To Perish

Rear Diff Pinion Seal Leaking

coolant leaking

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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N492 GFM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N492 GFM, 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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N492 GFM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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