MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
231,492 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
all rear bushes deteriated
osf tyre bold on inner
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
all rear bushes deteriated
osf tyre bold on inner
Both front suspension lower arms, inner, front bushes perished
Both front track rod end ball joint dust covers perished
Front brake hoses perishing
Front coil springs corroded
Front wiper blade smears windcreen
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
O/S/R shock absorber corroding
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Play to N/S/F track rod end ball joint
Play to O/S/F inner steering linkage ball joint
Rear axle/subframe corrosing
Rear brake pads worn thin, advised to change
Rear coil springs corroded
Both front suspension lower arms, inner, front bushes perished
Both front track rod end ball joint dust covers perished
Front brake hoses perishing
Front coil springs corroded
Front wiper blade smears windcreen
O/S/R shock absorber corroding
Play to N/S/F track rod end ball joint
Play to O/S/F inner steering linkage ball joint
Rear axle/subframe corrosing
Rear brake pads worn thin, advised to change
Rear coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
Nearside rear passenger door has corrosion
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
Offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded
Slight oil leak from engine
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Advise nearside rear shock absorber corrosion.
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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N509 SAD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,996cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 N509 SAD, 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 N509 SAD registered?
N509 SAD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 1996.
Is N509 SAD safe to buy?
The MOT history for N509 SAD shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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