MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,460 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Free play in both front wheels
Front brakes rusty
Near side front bumper damaged
Water leak from engine
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Near side front lower arm rear bush perished
Off side front lower arm rear arm bush perished
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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N540 OYW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc 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 N540 OYW, 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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How do I check the history of N540 OYW?
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What year was N540 OYW registered?
N540 OYW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 January 1996.
Is N540 OYW safe to buy?
The MOT history for N540 OYW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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