MOT Status
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77,653 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil on engine components (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
both rear backing plates deteriorated/corroded
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil on engine components (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
both rear backing plates deteriorated/corroded
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly damaged on outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak under bonnet on passenger side rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Inner wheel rim slightly buckled. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced Mirror indicator has an electrical issue, barely visible when close to lamp. (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Inner wheel rim slightly buckled. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Both front tyres worn on inner edges.
Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on inner edge, 4mm in central tread. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on inner edge, 4mm in central tread. (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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1996 SG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 67,726 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 1996 SG, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was 1996 SG registered?
1996 SG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2013.
Is 1996 SG safe to buy?
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