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N428 GLO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Lpg 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,912 mi
Last recorded132,912 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN428 GLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2009 132,912 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Oct 2009

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Oct 2008
Pass 26 Oct 2007 104,909 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 96,042 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 96,042 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 85,965 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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N428 GLO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 110,579 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 N428 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 30 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 N428 GLO registered?

N428 GLO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 January 1996.

Is N428 GLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N428 GLO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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