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N36 MGA

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3606cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,064 mi
Last recorded134,064 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN36 MGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,606cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 134,064 miles

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

corrosion hole in offside inner wing but not 30cm from load bearing fixing

corrosion hole in rear boot area but not 30cm from a load bearing fixing

offside steering idler gaiter split but still preventing ingress of dirt

slight play on both inner arm steering ball joints

Fail 14 Nov 2013 134,064 miles

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

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

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

both front indicators slightly discoloured

corrosion hole in offside inner wing but not 30cm from load bearing fixing

corrosion hole in rear boot area but not 30cm from a load bearing fixing

offside steering idler gaiter split but still preventing ingress of dirt

slight play on both inner arm steering ball joints

Pass 28 Sep 2012 120,460 miles

Small hole in boot floor

Fail 13 Sep 2012 120,459 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Small hole in boot floor

Fail 6 Oct 2011 112,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 112,647 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 103,523 miles

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

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

nearside front and offside front brake discs are worn close to wear limits

Pass 3 Nov 2009 93,249 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

near side mirror damaged ,veh still has off side mirror and internal rear view mirror

Pass 28 Nov 2008 87,921 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 87,921 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 85,246 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 85,246 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 83,698 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 83,698 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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N36 MGA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,606cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N36 MGA, 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 N36 MGA registered?

N36 MGA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N36 MGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N36 MGA shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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