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N356 GLO

1995 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,688 mi
Last recorded132,688 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN356 GLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 132,688 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside mirror repaired

rear sills slight corrosion

Fail 30 Apr 2014 132,680 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside mirror repaired

rear sills slight corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2013 128,681 miles

brake hoses light perishing

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2.5mm

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

offside front shock absorber slightly damp

offside front tyre tread starting to wear on edges

offside mirror repaired

offside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm

rear brake discs starting to wear

rear wheel arches starting to rust

slight coolant leak

Pass 5 Apr 2012 126,298 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

corrosion on nearside rear brake disc braking surface

Fail 4 Apr 2012 126,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

corrosion on nearside rear brake disc braking surface

Pass 20 Jan 2011 122,043 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 114,322 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 114,322 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 107,753 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2008 106,341 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 99,781 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 93,785 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 87,586 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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N356 GLO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N356 GLO, 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 N356 GLO registered?

N356 GLO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 November 1995.

Is N356 GLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N356 GLO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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