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N378 JGN

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

157,978 mi
Last recorded157,978 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN378 JGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 157,978 miles

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

SRS light on

both front lower suspension arm bushes split and worn very close to limit

both rear tyres worn very close to limit

catalyst loose within housing

Fail 12 Jan 2012 154,646 miles

1 OF NEARSIDE REAR TAIL LIGHTS NOT WORKING

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY CRACKED & PERISHED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED LOOKS LIKE ITS BEEN RUN FLAT !

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

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON PARKING BRAKE

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING BOX

SRS LIGHT ON

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 154,646 miles

1 OF NEARSIDE REAR TAIL LIGHTS NOT WORKING

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY CRACKED & PERISHED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED LOOKS LIKE ITS BEEN RUN FLAT !

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

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON PARKING BRAKE

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING BOX

SRS LIGHT ON

Fail 21 Dec 2011 154,646 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL CRACKED & PERISHED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN & DAMAGED ON OUTER EDGE LOOKS LIKE ITS BEEN RUN FLAT

ONE OF NEARSIDE REAR TAIL LIGHTS NOT WORKING

SRS LIGHT ON

Pass 14 Oct 2010 153,075 miles

IMBALANCE ON PARKING BRAKE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX

SOME MOVEMENT IN STEERING IDLER BUSHES

SRS LIGHT ON

WINDSCREEN WASHERS REQUIRE ATTENTION

Fail 14 Oct 2010 153,075 miles

IMBALANCE ON PARKING BRAKE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX

SOME MOVEMENT IN STEERING IDLER BUSHES

SRS LIGHT ON

WINDSCREEN WASHERS REQUIRE ATTENTION

Pass 14 Oct 2009 148,040 miles

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP PATTERN COULD BE BETTER

SRS LIGHT ON

Fail 14 Oct 2009 148,040 miles

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP PATTERN COULD BE BETTER

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SRS LIGHT ON

Pass 15 Oct 2008 143,486 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING IDLER BUSHES

Fail 23 Oct 2007 141,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Pass 23 Oct 2007 141,999 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Pass 14 Sep 2006 135,114 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 135,114 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT INDECATOR LAMP SLIGHTLY INSECURE

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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N378 JGN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N378 JGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N378 JGN?

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What year was N378 JGN registered?

N378 JGN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 August 1995.

Is N378 JGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N378 JGN shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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