MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,012 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge 235/40/17 90w
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
bad oil leak from rear diff
rear number plate has a cracked
differential leaking oil
front and rear wheel arches corroded
front plate deteriated
front suspension coils corroded
play in front wheel bearings
play in steering rack balljoints
rear brake hose ferrules corroded
rear brake pipes corroded
rear plate damaged
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
differential leaking oil
front and rear wheel arches corroded
front plate deteriated
front suspension coils corroded
play in front wheel bearings
play in steering rack balljoints
rear brake hose ferrules corroded
rear brake pipes corroded
rear plate damaged
2 bulbs not working in high level brake light
all brake pipes corroded
both number plates in poor condition
front anti roll bar bushes worn
front coil springs corroded
fuel filter mounting corroded
oil leak from rear diff
slight engine oil leak
slight misting of oil from o/s/r shock absorber
slight plat in o/s steering knuckle
Emissions not tested (7.0)
2 bulbs not working in high level brake light
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
all brake pipes corroded
both number plates in poor condition
front anti roll bar bushes worn
front coil springs corroded
fuel filter mounting corroded
oil leak from rear diff
slight engine oil leak
slight misting of oil from o/s/r shock absorber
slight plat in o/s steering knuckle
damage n/s/r
movement in front wheel bearings and steering joints
rear prop shaft seal leaking
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
damage n/s/r
movement in front wheel bearings and steering joints
rear prop shaft seal leaking
all suspension springs rusty
centre stop lamp faulty
front brake discs in poor condition + slight judder
front number plate in poor condition
many stickers in windscreen swept area (permits)
oil leak from diff
slight play in front suspension lower ball joints
slight play in front wheel bearings
various rusty brake + fuel pipes
windscreen in poor condition
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
all suspension springs rusty
centre stop lamp faulty
front brake discs in poor condition + slight judder
front number plate in poor condition
many stickers in windscreen swept area (permits)
oil leak from diff
slight play in front suspension lower ball joints
slight play in front wheel bearings
various rusty brake + fuel pipes
windscreen in poor condition
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear diff leaking oil
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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N953 ECM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 N953 ECM, 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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N953 ECM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 February 1996.
Is N953 ECM safe to buy?
The MOT history for N953 ECM shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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