MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,118 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
slight blow on exhaust system
Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both front tryes have got cracking around the tread area but no cords showing
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
fuel pipe ferrule has slight corroision
corrosion to outer sill nearside
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
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N972 DJA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 N972 DJA, 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 N972 DJA registered?
N972 DJA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 April 1996.
Is N972 DJA safe to buy?
The MOT history for N972 DJA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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