MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,857 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all fpur tyres outer side wall in poor condition
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
walter light on
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
all shock absorbers have a slightly reduced damping effect
windscreen is scratched
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Propshaft component defective
Nearside Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Propshaft component defective
rear axle pinion oil seal leaking
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Propshaft component defective
rear axle pinion oil seal leaking
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c) DANGEROUS
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
n/s/f tyre-tread has been overheated and slightly melted tread !
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
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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N821 VLJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 N821 VLJ, 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 N821 VLJ registered?
N821 VLJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is N821 VLJ safe to buy?
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