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N528 GLO

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,429 mi
Last recorded145,429 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN528 GLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 145,429 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 145,394 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 142,189 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 142,135 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 138,352 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 138,352 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in steering arms

Pass 5 Mar 2011 131,069 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 4 Mar 2010 120,541 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in front n/s idiling arm bush

slight play in o/s asnd n/s lower ball joints

slight play in steering box

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 11 Mar 2009 105,025 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

exhaust heat shield starting to corrode

slight play in steering box

Pass 11 Mar 2009 105,025 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

exhaust heat shield starting to corrode

slight play in steering box

Pass 28 Feb 2008 87,262 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

all sterring and suspension bushes all starting to deteriorate

front n/s indicator lens damaged rear axel leaking oil

Fail 28 Feb 2008 87,262 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

all sterring and suspension bushes all starting to deteriorate

front n/s indicator lens damaged rear axel leaking oil

Pass 8 Mar 2007 69,779 miles

front n/s tyre worn

rear diff oil leaks. †all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

slight play in idling arm bush

slight play in steering box

Fail 8 Mar 2007 69,779 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front n/s tyre worn

rear diff oil leaks. †all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

slight play in idling arm bush

slight play in steering box

Pass 20 Feb 2006 54,671 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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N528 GLO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 N528 GLO, 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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N528 GLO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 1995.

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