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N465 GLE

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

154,272 mi
Last recorded154,272 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN465 GLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2011 154,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pedal soft

n/s/f tyre on 2mm & scrubbing both edges & cuts to tread

rattle from engine

wiper smearing screen

Pass 17 Aug 2010 140,148 miles

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

slight play n/s steering idler arm

steering dampener wet

Fail 6 Aug 2010 140,136 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

engine running poorly

slight play n/s steering idler arm

steering dampener wet

Pass 26 Aug 2009 127,839 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight play to n/s/f steering idler

Fail 25 Aug 2009 127,839 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear flexi hoses in poor condition

slight play to n/s/f steering idler

Pass 27 Aug 2008 114,191 miles

cut to n/s/r tyre sidewall

Fail 27 Aug 2008 114,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

cut to n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 4 Sep 2007 99,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 88,659 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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N465 GLE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N465 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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What year was N465 GLE registered?

N465 GLE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 October 1995.

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