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N527 GLE

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,738 mi
Last recorded128,738 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN527 GLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 128,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Dec 2016 128,736 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed WALL TO WIRE AT BEAD RIM (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Nov 2015 119,835 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 109,445 miles

oil leak onto alternator

Fail 1 Jul 2014 109,445 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

oil leak onto alternator

Pass 31 May 2013 105,516 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 85,068 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 85,068 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 82,440 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 79,620 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 79,620 miles

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

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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N527 GLE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N527 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 N527 GLE registered?

N527 GLE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 1995.

Is N527 GLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N527 GLE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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