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N383 GLO

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

130,210 mi
Last recorded130,210 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN383 GLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 130,210 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 May 2010 126,249 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 119,523 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 119,523 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 113,949 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

water damage to rear number plate

Pass 11 Jul 2008 113,949 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

water damage to rear number plate

Pass 13 Jul 2007 99,642 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 99,640 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 92,093 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 92,091 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 73,873 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 73,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N383 GLO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N383 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 N383 GLO registered?

N383 GLO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 1995.

Is N383 GLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N383 GLO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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