MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,460 miAbove average mileage for this year
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slight corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch and sill panel
slight corrosion to offside rear wheel arch
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
slight corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch and sill panel
slight corrosion to offside rear wheel arch
Front number plate is cracked
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Bonnet release handle is broken
Front number plate is cracked
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Brake warning light is on
Nearside front tyre is wearing low on the inner edge and is nearing the wear bars
Nearside rear bumper has been damaged
Offside front tyre is slightly damaged on the outer side wall
Offside rear tyre is nearing the wear bars
Rear bumper insecure
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake warning light is on
Nearside front tyre is wearing low on the inner edge and is nearing the wear bars
Nearside rear bumper has been damaged
Offside front tyre is slightly damaged on the outer side wall
Offside rear tyre is nearing the wear bars
Rear bumper insecure
rear bumper damaged on nearside
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Bonnet pull broken away from cable
Rear bumper insecure
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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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N493 AKN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 N493 AKN, 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 N493 AKN registered?
N493 AKN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 1996.
Is N493 AKN safe to buy?
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