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N438 CUD

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,824 mi
Last recorded100,824 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN438 CUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 100,824 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 88,006 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 71,535 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 55,382 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 39,596 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 38,110 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 38,092 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 32,750 miles

both front break ferrals have slight corrosion and offside rear ferral has slight corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2006 88,610 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 88,610 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Sep 2006 88,610 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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N438 CUD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 112,535 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 N438 CUD, 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 31 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 N438 CUD registered?

N438 CUD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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The MOT history for N438 CUD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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