MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,809 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
corrosion to rear upper floor pens/ rear floor pans/ rear lower wheel arches/ rear chassis rails
damage to o/s front jacking point
front jacking points corroded
front number plate damaged
fuel filter mountings perished
heavy oil leak to differential
o/s front seatbelt frayed
plastic rear wheelarch protectors fitted
rear brake hoses perished
rear calipers corroded
rear number plate delaminated
rear tyres perished
rear wheel arch lips corroded
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
corrosion to rear upper floor pens/ rear floor pans/ rear lower wheel arches/ rear chassis rails
damage to o/s front jacking point
front jacking points corroded
front number plate damaged
fuel filter mountings perished
heavy oil leak to differential
o/s front seatbelt frayed
plastic rear wheelarch protectors fitted
rear brake hoses perished
rear calipers corroded
rear number plate delaminated
rear tyres perished
rear wheel arch lips corroded
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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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N51 FRH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 N51 FRH, 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 N51 FRH registered?
N51 FRH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 January 1996.
Is N51 FRH safe to buy?
The MOT history for N51 FRH shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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