MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,275 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s & n/s rear tyres worn close to wear bars .
previouse advisories stillin place.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
previouse advisories 008 , 009 still in force.
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)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
o/s/f door check broken
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
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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N831 BAJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
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 N831 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 N831 BAJ registered?
N831 BAJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 1996.
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