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N459 GLE

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,337 mi
Last recorded171,337 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN459 GLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 171,337 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 171,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 168,723 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 168,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 160,437 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 160,437 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 150,143 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 150,143 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 138,738 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 138,692 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 133,892 miles

offside / nearside front shock absorbers starting to leak

slight play in offside /nearside front bottom ball joints

Pass 2 Jan 2008 124,478 miles

off side and near side front shock absorbers starting to leak

slight play in both front bottom ball joints

Fail 2 Jan 2008 124,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

off side and near side front shock absorbers starting to leak

slight play in both front bottom ball joints

Pass 2 Aug 2007 120,233 miles

slight dampness to front shock absorbers

slight play in near side front bottom ball joint

Pass 7 Jul 2006 107,774 miles

slight play innear side front bottom ball joint

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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N459 GLE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N459 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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N459 GLE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 1995.

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