MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,533 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine overheating
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine overheating
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine overheating
n/s/f tie rod worn
o/s/r brake slightly stiff to turn
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine overheating
o/s/r brake slightly stiff to turn
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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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N949 GFS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 N949 GFS, 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 N949 GFS registered?
N949 GFS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 1996.
Is N949 GFS safe to buy?
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