MOT Status
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102,185 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Side repeater incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Wiper does not stop at the rest position.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage From pump (2.1.5 (a))
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipe from pump is wet (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear diff is leaking
both rear tyre outer side walls are slightly perrished
engine leaking oil
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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N859 JRL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 N859 JRL, 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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N859 JRL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is N859 JRL safe to buy?
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