MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,588 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
advise stone chip o/s head lamp advise n/s/f/ and n/s/r tyre side walls surface cracks brake pipes surface corrosion
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
advise o/s head lamp stone chip advise surface cracks n/s/r tyre outer wall advise surface corrosion rear brake and fuel pipes
advise o/s head lamp stone chip advise surface cracks n/s/r tyre outer wall advise surface corrosion rear brake and fuel pipes
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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N508 ELW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 112,535 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 N508 ELW, 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 31 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 N508 ELW registered?
N508 ELW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 1995.
Is N508 ELW safe to buy?
The MOT history for N508 ELW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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