MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,535 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides at wheel hub sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front exhaust system and heat shields corroded but not leaking
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Lower both outer wheel arches near outer sills have surface rust
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides at wheel hub sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front exhaust system and heat shields corroded but not leaking
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Lower both outer wheel arches near outer sills have surface rust
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Oil leak ()
both brakepipes at numerous points are corroded
coil spring corroded both front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front and rear coil springs corroded
oil leak
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both brakepipes at front and rear slightly corroded.
both front and rear coil springs slightly corroded.
very slight surface rust on both front inner wings.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front tyre outer edge worn
nearside rear tyre inner edge worn
oil leak
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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N874 HPU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 N874 HPU, 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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N874 HPU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.
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