MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,162 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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corrosion around rear subframe mounts
fuel filter/pipes show signs of leaking
nearside rear tyre 2mm
play in nearside front wheel bearing
play in nearside steering idler bush
rear coil springs corroded
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
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)
front wiper linkage parcially siezed
offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges
play in nearside front wheel bearing
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front lower wishbone rear bushes debonding and split
chips in screen zone a 10mm
nearside headlamp chipped
both front lower wishbone rear bushes debonding and split
damage to nearside rear outer sill
nearside headflamp glass holed
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both front lower wishbone rear bushes debonding and split
damage to nearside rear outer sill
nearside headflamp glass holed
chips in windscreen
damage to nearside outer sill
engine oil leaks
front lower suspension arm rear bushes cracked
fuel filter looks damp
offside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm
slight lift in front lower swivels
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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N794 CJA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 N794 CJA, 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 N794 CJA registered?
N794 CJA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 June 1996.
Is N794 CJA safe to buy?
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