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N502 GWP

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3606cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

181,334 mi
Last recorded181,334 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN502 GWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,606cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 181,334 miles

Both side mirrors slightly loose.

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

Fail 13 Nov 2025 181,321 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both side mirrors slightly loose

Pass 10 Oct 2024 181,313 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 181,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge, meets minimal pass criteria (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front slight play in steering linkage

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

undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2022 181,305 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges, meets minimal pass criteria (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2021 181,297 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2020 181,281 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, meets minimal pass criteria (5.2.3 (e))

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

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2019 181,265 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2019 181,257 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits reading high at 08.523 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2018 181,148 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge, meets pass criteria

Pass 5 Apr 2017 181,065 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 178,689 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge, meets pass criteria

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2015 174,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 172,303 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2014 172,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2013 169,918 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2012 168,883 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 165,197 miles

slight play steering arms lock t o lock

Pass 17 Mar 2010 156,027 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 156,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 150,144 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 150,143 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 143,499 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 134,897 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 134,897 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 124,621 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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N502 GWP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,606cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N502 GWP, 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 N502 GWP registered?

N502 GWP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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The MOT history for N502 GWP shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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