MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,026 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
engine has slight misfire
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
engine has slight misfire
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
diff oil leak
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
oil leak on eng and rear diff
Nearside Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front 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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
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 JFV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 JFV, 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 JFV registered?
N493 JFV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 April 1996.
Is N493 JFV safe to buy?
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