MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,352 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Oil leak engine and diff ()
Rear n/s and o/s tyres cracking from side wall
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Oil leak engine and diff ()
Rear n/s and o/s tyres cracking from side wall
Nearside Front tyre cracking from side wall
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Oil leak ()
Oil leak diff ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front tyre cracking from side wall
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Oil leak ()
Oil leak diff ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
oil leak
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
oil leak
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/rear tyre cracking from side wall
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/rear tyre cracking from side wall
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front tyres cracking from side wall
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front tyres cracking from side wall
Oil leak
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Oil leak
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
diff oil leak
front discs slightly rusty/scored
diff oil leak
front discs slightly rusty/scored
Oil leak
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)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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N74 SMV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 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 N74 SMV, 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 N74 SMV registered?
N74 SMV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 1995.
Is N74 SMV safe to buy?
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