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N426 GLP

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,320 mi
Last recorded106,320 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN426 GLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 106,320 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded front to rear

offside rear inner and outer sill coated in underbody sealant

rear diff area slightly leaking

Fail 29 Jul 2011 106,224 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded front to rear

rear diff area slightly leaking

Pass 12 Jul 2010 97,908 miles

advise coolant leak/running hot!

advise engine oil leak

both rear brake flexi hoses perishing

front indicator bulbs losing colour

Fail 9 Jul 2010 97,908 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

advise coolant leak/running hot!

advise engine oil leak

both rear brake flexi hoses perishing

front indicator bulbs losing colour

Pass 1 Jul 2009 89,839 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 89,837 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emissions failing at time.when overheated and aborted!

offside rear outer tail light not working

Pass 1 Jul 2008 82,371 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 82,369 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 77,347 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 70,988 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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N426 GLP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N426 GLP, 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 N426 GLP registered?

N426 GLP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 1995.

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