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N142 GLX

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,909 mi
Last recorded143,909 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN142 GLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 143,909 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 143,742 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 143,742 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

car over heated hence could not do brake test

Pass 3 Jul 2019 142,038 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 142,038 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2016 140,808 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 137,355 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2014 136,069 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 135,942 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 135,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 May 2008 135,668 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 132,234 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 125,717 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 26 May 2006 125,368 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

oil leak

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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N142 GLX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N142 GLX, 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 N142 GLX registered?

N142 GLX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 1995.

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