MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,065 miAbove average mileage for this year
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engine oily
rear suspension very rusty
slight play in steering joints.
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
engine oily
rear suspension very rusty
slight play in steering joints.
rusty underneath
timing chain noisy
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()
rusty underneath
timing chain noisy
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front tyre perishing
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
engine noisy
slight play in both front inner rack joints
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front tyre perishing
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
engine noisy
slight play in both front inner rack joints
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
engine noisy
rear diff oily
slight engine oil leak
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
engine noisy
rear diff oily
slight engine oil leak
Front brake hoses starting to perish.
some engine noise around timing chain area.
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))
Front brake hoses starting to perish.
some engine noise around timing chain area.
Slight knock from engine at idle
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Slight knock from engine at idle
Front brake hoses starting to perish.
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front brake hoses starting to perish.
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Differential pinion seal damp.
Front tyres wearing on outer edge.
Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Differential pinion seal damp.
Front tyres wearing on outer edge.
Nearside Rear 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 Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
small cut in outer side wall of n/s/r tyre
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
small cut in outer side wall of n/s/r tyre
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N660 JRL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 N660 JRL, 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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N660 JRL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1996.
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