MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,480 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
water leak from engine appears to be coming from water pump area
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
ADVISE PLAY TO O/S FRONT BALL JOINT LOWER
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Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ADVISE PLAY IN N/S IDLER ARM BUSH
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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N866 OWO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N866 OWO, 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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N866 OWO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 January 1996.
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