MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,848 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
all tyres have slight damage to outer sidewalls
bonnet release cable off handle
engine damp with oil
front to rear metal brake pipe showing signs of deterioration
fuel cap seal deteriorating
rear wheel arches rusty and offside rear bumper loose at corner
sill protectors fitted not allowing full inspection of sills
slight play in both front wheel bearings
various rear suspension bushes showing signs of deterioration
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
all tyres have slight damage to outer sidewalls
bonnet release cable off handle
engine damp with oil
front to rear metal brake pipe showing signs of deterioration
fuel cap seal deteriorating
rear wheel arches rusty and offside rear bumper loose at corner
sill protectors fitted not allowing full inspection of sills
slight play in both front wheel bearings
various rear suspension bushes showing signs of deterioration
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
bonnet release cable off handle
engine damp with oil
fuel cap seal showing signs of deterioration
offside rear bumper loose at corner
rear wheel arches rusty
various rear suspension bushes showing signs of wear
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
bonnet release cable off handle
engine damp with oil
fuel cap seal showing signs of deterioration
offside rear bumper loose at corner
rear wheel arches rusty
various rear suspension bushes showing signs of wear
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
o/s sill side skirt damaged at rear.
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear bumper insecure
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
o/s sill side skirt damaged at rear.
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
both front suspension arms rear bushes starting to show signs of wear
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear disc warped
oil leaf from differential
slight lift in both front bottom ball joints
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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N572 XLS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 N572 XLS, 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 N572 XLS registered?
N572 XLS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 1996.
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