MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,168 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Air bag warning lamp staying on..
All brake pipes rusty..
Both front tyres worn on inner edges..nearside tyre near limit..offside tyre on limit..
Centre exhaust heat-shield insecure..
Front No plate cracked..
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside door mirror glass detriorating..
Offside front shock absorber rusty..
Rear section off main fuel pipe corroded..
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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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N536 XEW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 N536 XEW, 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 N536 XEW registered?
N536 XEW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 April 1996.
Is N536 XEW safe to buy?
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