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N428 GLE

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,128 mi
Last recorded125,128 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN428 GLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 125,128 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2018 122,959 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 119,876 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 119,876 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking metal pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 115,314 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 115,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 112,470 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 112,470 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

r/n/s disc corroded+ balance on limit

Pass 7 Feb 2014 110,023 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 110,023 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 103,976 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 103,976 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 98,680 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 92,287 miles

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

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

o/s rear brake disc inner face pitted

Pass 2 Feb 2010 86,670 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 83,772 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 80,928 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 78,057 miles

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

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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N428 GLE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N428 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N428 GLE?

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What year was N428 GLE registered?

N428 GLE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 1995.

Is N428 GLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N428 GLE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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