MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,839 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
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N820 BAJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 N820 BAJ, 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 N820 BAJ registered?
N820 BAJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 1996.
Is N820 BAJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for N820 BAJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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