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N447 ORY

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

157,833 mi
Last recorded157,833 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN447 ORY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 157,833 miles

ALL WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Outer All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 154,627 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded badly at rear (7.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on limit 185/65/15 H (4.1.E.1)

general under body and suspension corrosion

Fail 7 Aug 2017 154,627 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking front to rear metal brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded badly at rear (7.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on limit 185/65/15 H (4.1.E.1)

general under body and suspension corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2016 149,372 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all at rear (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2015 144,232 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 144,232 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 138,721 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front brake binding

Pass 12 Sep 2013 135,269 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

screen scratched

Fail 12 Sep 2013 135,269 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

screen scratched

Pass 15 Sep 2012 132,536 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

rear suspension bushes corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2012 132,536 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

rear suspension bushes corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2012 132,522 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

rear suspension bushes corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2011 130,152 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 16 Sep 2010 126,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 126,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 124,232 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 121,959 miles

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

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

windscreen scratched

Fail 8 Sep 2008 121,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

windscreen scratched

Pass 2 Oct 2007 119,633 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 110,356 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 110,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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)

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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N447 ORY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 N447 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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N447 ORY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 1995.

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