MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,779 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Repais as fail 16th
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
radiator support panel corrosion
rear diff seal leaking
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
radiator support panel corrosion
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
radiator support panel corrosion
Propshaft component defective
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
bad oil leak from rear diff pinion
bonnet will not lock down
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N452 ORY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 N452 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 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 N452 ORY registered?
N452 ORY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 1996.
Is N452 ORY safe to buy?
The MOT history for N452 ORY shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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