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N206 GLX

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

77,939 mi
Last recorded77,939 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN206 GLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 77,939 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 77,865 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 77,595 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 77,595 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded joint at front crossmember (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 77,350 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 77,350 miles

Windscreen washer not working faulty switch (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 77,074 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides of car (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 76,600 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides of car (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of car (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 75,318 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2017 75,318 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 74,159 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front number plate cracked

fuel cap seal perishing

offside rear diff. seal leaking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 15 Oct 2016 74,159 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal perishing

offside rear diff. seal leaking

offside rear tyre cracking

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Oct 2015 72,543 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

fuel cap seal perished

oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2015 72,542 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

fuel cap seal perished

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 70,847 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

rear diff. leaking

Fail 6 Oct 2014 70,847 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

rear diff. leaking

Pass 3 Oct 2013 69,217 miles

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

front number plate cracked

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 11 Oct 2012 67,669 miles

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

front number plate cracked

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 3 Oct 2011 65,911 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

front number plate cracked

fuel cap seal slightly cracked up

Pass 11 Oct 2010 64,340 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2009 62,637 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

rear diff. leaking

Pass 13 Oct 2008 60,499 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2007 58,677 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2006 57,053 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front and nearside rear tyre perishing on walls

offside front tyre slightly damaged on outer walls

Pass 14 Oct 2005 54,975 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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N206 GLX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 N206 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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N206 GLX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 1995.

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