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N478 GGH

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,614 mi
Last recorded145,614 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN478 GGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 145,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 145,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 141,381 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 129,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 129,651 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 128,888 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 128,888 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 126,727 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 124,991 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 122,985 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 121,016 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 121,016 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 118,112 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 114,359 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 110,332 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 106,246 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 102,138 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 97,937 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 93,051 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 87,398 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 81,572 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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N478 GGH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N478 GGH, 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 N478 GGH registered?

N478 GGH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 August 1995.

Is N478 GGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N478 GGH shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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