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N552 GLE

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,211 mi
Last recorded128,211 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2010
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN552 GLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2010 128,211 miles

advise metal brake pipes

advise offside front tyre

Fail 6 Jan 2010 128,102 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

advise slight play n/s/f hub area

Pass 16 Dec 2008 116,492 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 116,492 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 116,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 111,548 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 107,188 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N552 GLE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N552 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 N552 GLE registered?

N552 GLE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N552 GLE safe to buy?

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