MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,838 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
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N278 GLX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 N278 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 N278 GLX registered?
N278 GLX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 1995.
Is N278 GLX safe to buy?
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