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N385 OGF

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,575 mi
Last recorded114,575 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN385 OGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 114,575 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 114,575 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 112,960 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 111,236 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 109,904 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 108,705 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 107,459 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 105,536 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 105,536 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 102,508 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 102,508 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 100,431 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 100,431 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 98,446 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 95,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 93,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 90,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 88,256 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 25 Jul 2009 88,236 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 85,822 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

OFFSIDE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

STRONG ADVISORY. NEARSIDE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Fail 30 Jun 2007 80,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 80,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 74,706 miles

1 Adviseable to replace bushes for both front wishbones[slightly split].

nail in tyre

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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N385 OGF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 N385 OGF, 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 N385 OGF registered?

N385 OGF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is N385 OGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N385 OGF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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