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N407 GLE

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,630 mi
Last recorded115,630 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN407 GLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 115,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 115,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 111,958 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 104,972 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 104,972 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 101,310 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

very slight corrosion to front and rear metal brake pipes

Pass 4 Nov 2011 100,847 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 100,346 miles

slight perishing to offside rear tyre tread

small cut to nearside rear tyre tread

steering idler has slight play

Pass 23 Oct 2009 98,900 miles

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

rubber fuel lines around fuel filter area starting to perish

very slight oil leak from diff

very slight oil leak from power steering pump

Fail 23 Oct 2009 98,900 miles

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

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

rubber fuel lines around fuel filter area starting to perish

very slight oil leak from diff

very slight oil leak from power steering pump

Fail 23 Oct 2008 96,584 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 23 Oct 2008 96,584 miles

front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 24 Oct 2007 93,587 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 93,551 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 89,998 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 85,547 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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N407 GLE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N407 GLE, 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 N407 GLE registered?

N407 GLE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 1995.

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The MOT history for N407 GLE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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