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N143 GLX

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,769 mi
Last recorded172,769 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN143 GLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 172,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering

Pass 23 Jul 2016 156,104 miles

Offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 5 Aug 2015 141,161 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 141,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

inner steering joints have slight play

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge / close to limit

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 15 Jul 2014 126,806 miles

nearside rear tyre on the legal limit

offside rear tyre is on the legal limit

slight play in steering joints

Pass 22 Jul 2013 116,694 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 116,694 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 108,136 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 108,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 98,230 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 98,230 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 89,459 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 79,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 69,644 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 62,907 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 59,594 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (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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N143 GLX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N143 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 N143 GLX registered?

N143 GLX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 1995.

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