MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,380 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N838 PDV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N838 PDV, 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 N838 PDV registered?
N838 PDV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1995.
Is N838 PDV safe to buy?
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