MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,832 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
front tyres worn on edges.
Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
front tyres worn on edges.
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
n/s mirror fayed & insecure.
slight water leak from back of head.
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
slight play in steering idler.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
slight play in steering idler.
spare tyre flat. n/s door mirror insecure.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s door mirror insecure. rear tyres low tread.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s door mirror insecure. rear tyres low tread.
n/s door mirror insecure.
rear discs slightly corroded.
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
n/s mirror insecure
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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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N539 ETW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 N539 ETW, 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 N539 ETW registered?
N539 ETW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is N539 ETW safe to buy?
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