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N284 GLX

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,057 mi
Last recorded181,057 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN284 GLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2010 181,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 170,189 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 76,563 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 152,774 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 152,411 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 131,483 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 130,986 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 111,262 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nsr tyre low

Pass 16 Nov 2005 100,075 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 100,075 miles

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

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

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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N284 GLX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N284 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 N284 GLX registered?

N284 GLX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 1995.

Is N284 GLX safe to buy?

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