MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
246,841 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
play noted in steering joints
NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING
OIL LEAK
SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT
STEERING WHEEL DETERIORATING
SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FRONT TYRE SIZE 195/65/15H REAR TYRE SIZE 185/65/15H
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD VERY LOW 195/65/15H
SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT
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)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
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N679 HUM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 N679 HUM, 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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N679 HUM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 1996.
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