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N448 ORY

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,922 mi
Last recorded159,922 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN448 ORY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 159,922 miles

rear diff leaking excessively

Fail 6 Mar 2017 159,922 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear diff leaking excessively

Pass 29 Feb 2016 155,462 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 155,462 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 150,398 miles

srs takes long time to turn off

Pass 7 Feb 2014 146,251 miles

slight chips in offside front wing mirror

srs sometimes stays on advise

Pass 5 Feb 2013 141,736 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 141,736 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 136,090 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 128,424 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 121,130 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 113,375 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 113,373 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 105,640 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 105,640 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 98,805 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 93,295 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 93,295 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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N448 ORY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N448 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 N448 ORY registered?

N448 ORY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 1995.

Is N448 ORY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N448 ORY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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