MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,989 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)
Both headlight pattens only just visible
Minor cracking in both rear flexys
Parking brake pedal anti slip pad missing
Play in both front anti roll bar outer bushes
SRS warning light not working
Some elements of upper stoplight not working
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Both headlight pattens only just visible
Minor cracking in both rear flexys
Parking brake pedal anti slip pad missing
Play in both front anti roll bar outer bushes
SRS warning light not working
Some elements of upper stoplight not working
Both headlight patterns just visible
Both rear tyre tread depths close to limit
SRS warning light not illuminating
Slight bind on offside rear brake
Some elements of centre stoplight not working
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Wear in both front anti roll bar outer bushes
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Both headlight patterns just visible
Both rear tyre tread depths close to limit
Brake fluid level low
Slight bind on offside rear brake
Some elements of centre sroplight not working
Undertrays
Wear in both front anti roll bar outer bushes
Wiper blade split on end and scratching windscreen
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Some elements of centre stoplight not working
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Brake fluid level low
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Some elements of centre stoplight not working
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
air bag warning lamp staying on
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
corrosion and holes in boot
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N85 MTX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 112,535 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 N85 MTX, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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N85 MTX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1995.
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