MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,770 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front wing corroded
All coil springs corroded
Floor and chassis corroded
Fuel cap seal perishing
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Large amount of movement in rear gearbox mounting but not excessive
O/s/r brake flexi hose cracked
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Play in various steering joints
Rear cross member valance and and wheel wells corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
All coil springs corroded
Both front tyres down to 3mm 195/65/15
Floor and chassis corroded
Fuel cap seal perishing
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Large amount of movement in rear gearbox mounting but not excessive
O/s/r brake flexi hose cracked
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Play in various steering joints
Rear cross member valance and and wheel wells corroded
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Lack of reserve parking brake pedal travel
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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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N57 HBV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 112,535 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 N57 HBV, 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 31 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 N57 HBV registered?
N57 HBV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 1995.
Is N57 HBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for N57 HBV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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