MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,075 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all wheel arches corroded
nearside front indicator lens missing but shows correct colour
rear brake pads low and discs in poor condition
slight play in front wheel bearings
Oil leak
nearside front indicater lens missing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
nearside front indicater lens missing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
surface corrosion to front metal brake pipes
unable to measure brake pads
surface corrosion to metal brake pipes. †unable to measure brake pads. †
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
surface corrosion to metal brake pipes. †unable to measure brake pads. †offside and nearside rear tyres perished.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
unable to see rear brake pads.
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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N520 SUT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 N520 SUT, 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 N520 SUT registered?
N520 SUT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 May 1996.
Is N520 SUT safe to buy?
The MOT history for N520 SUT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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