MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,182 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
*** both front lower suspension arm trailing bushes split ***
bonnet release lever under dash broken
centre brake light not working
nearside front bottom ball joint slight play
nearside front shock absorber leaking
nearside front steering idler assembly play in fixing
bonnet release catch under bonnet broken
both front lower arm bushes deteriorating
centre brake light not working
nearside front shock absorber slight leak
nearside steering arm idler play detected
rear exhaust blowing
rear inner cv gaitors leaking grease slightly
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
bonnet handle broken
bonnet catch broken under dash
centre brake light not working
centre exhaust tail slight blow
fan belt damper noisey
nearside front tyre outer edge wearing thin
rear differential oil leak
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
bonnet catch broken under dash
centre brake light not working
centre exhaust tail slight blow
fan belt damper noisey
nearside front tyre outer edge wearing thin
rear differential oil leak
bonnet handle broken
Centre stop lamp not working
Diff pinion seal leaking
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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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N709 TFJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 N709 TFJ, 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 N709 TFJ registered?
N709 TFJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 1996.
Is N709 TFJ safe to buy?
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