MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,244 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust a little corroded in places
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material A little corroded into rear flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside front tyre worn to minimum 1.6mm tread depth limit - Advise replacing
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
steering box has a slight oil leak
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Fuel smell, no visable leak
Nearside mirror cover missing
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Fuel smell, no visable leak
Nearside mirror cover missing
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
All brake discs corroding
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Both rear brake disc outer faces corroding...recommend replacing when brake pads next changed
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Both rear brake disc outer faces corroding...recommend replacing when brake pads next changed
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s front tyre has cracked sidewalls
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
N686 XTA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 N686 XTA, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of N686 XTA?
You can check the full history of N686 XTA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was N686 XTA registered?
N686 XTA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1996.
Is N686 XTA safe to buy?
The MOT history for N686 XTA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does N686 XTA have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N686 XTA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.