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N738 DEH

1995 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

175,015 mi
Last recorded175,015 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN738 DEH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2017 175,015 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage rear bumper missing (6.1.C.1)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2015 173,786 miles

front anti-roll bar clamps rusty

slight corrosion to brake pipes

slight play in steering arm bush

various areas of corrosion

various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked

Pass 17 Apr 2014 170,552 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 165,103 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 165,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 160,973 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 156,847 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 152,092 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 148,158 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 142,389 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 135,891 miles

all brake flexi ferules rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2005 123,316 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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N738 DEH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N738 DEH, 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 N738 DEH registered?

N738 DEH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 1995.

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