MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,857 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front number plate slightly deteriorated.
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front number plate slightly deteriorated.
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front number plate slightly damaged.
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside floor has slight corrosion.
Poor accident repair at offside front.
Front number plate slightly damaged.
Offside floor has slight corrosion.
Poor accident repair at offside front.
Front number plate slightly damaged.
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front number plate slightly damaged.
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Offside front chassis with slightly poor repair.
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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N853 FVW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green 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 N853 FVW, 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 N853 FVW registered?
N853 FVW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 May 1996.
Is N853 FVW safe to buy?
The MOT history for N853 FVW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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