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N417 GLO

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

157,399 mi
Last recorded157,399 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN417 GLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 157,399 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 157,399 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play in n/s steering idler

Pass 14 Apr 2010 146,285 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 146,277 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

all metal brake pipes begining to corrode

slight play in steering box & idler

Pass 5 Mar 2009 133,032 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 133,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r 3mm o/s/r 2mm both wearing on inside edges

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 6 Mar 2008 121,940 miles

slight lift in bottom ball joints

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 29 Feb 2008 121,904 miles

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

slight lift in bottom ball joints

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 19 Oct 2006 103,544 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 103,444 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 92,700 miles

o's rear tyre tread low

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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N417 GLO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N417 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 N417 GLO registered?

N417 GLO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 1995.

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The MOT history for N417 GLO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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