MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,498 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
body corrosion
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front bumper insecure and cracked and covered in black paste substance
front plate det.
oil leak from diff
Oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
body corrosion
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front bumper insecure and cracked and covered in black paste substance
front plate det.
oil leak from diff
Oil leak
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coolant leaking
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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N85 SMV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 N85 SMV, 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 N85 SMV registered?
N85 SMV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is N85 SMV safe to buy?
The MOT history for N85 SMV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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