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N438 ORY

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,204 mi
Last recorded149,204 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN438 ORY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2014 149,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre perrished

nearside side repeater lens missing

Fail 25 Nov 2014 149,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre perrished

nearside side repeater lens missing

Pass 11 Dec 2013 144,667 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

o/s windscreen deteriorated & chipped

rear shockers corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2012 139,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/r lamp damaged

o/s head lamp glass damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2011 133,724 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s head lamp glass chipped

rear steel brake pipes greased

rear sub frame and rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 10 May 2010 122,387 miles

Outer Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s headlight chipped

rear subframe bushes

Pass 15 May 2009 115,631 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

slight cracking in n/s/r tyre

Fail 15 May 2009 115,631 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

slight cracking in n/s/r tyre

Pass 13 May 2008 108,189 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

o/s head lamp glass damaged

Pass 22 May 2007 101,604 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 94,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2006 94,608 miles

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 ORY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ORY, 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 ORY registered?

N438 ORY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 1995.

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The MOT history for N438 ORY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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