MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,019 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
radiator inscure
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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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N542 ESX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 N542 ESX, 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 N542 ESX registered?
N542 ESX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 1996.
Is N542 ESX safe to buy?
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