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N14 GSX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,424 mi
Last recorded173,424 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN14 GSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 173,424 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 169,345 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 169,345 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 157,769 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 157,768 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Bulb warning light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 142,672 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 142,672 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing clasp (5.1.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 126,389 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

child seat fitted limiting checks of n/s/r and centre rear belt

road wheels rims have some kerb damage

Pass 7 Apr 2014 107,464 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 92,854 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 92,100 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 67,709 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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N14 GSX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 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 N14 GSX, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N14 GSX registered?

N14 GSX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is N14 GSX safe to buy?

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