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N557 GLE

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,885 mi
Last recorded155,885 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN557 GLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 155,885 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 148,552 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 148,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 141,641 miles

both offside tyres wearing on outer edge

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Nov 2008 132,516 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2008 132,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 122,767 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 107,175 miles

slight play in n/s & o/s front wish bone rear bushes

Fail 15 Nov 2006 107,155 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 93,268 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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N557 GLE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N557 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 N557 GLE registered?

N557 GLE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 December 1995.

Is N557 GLE safe to buy?

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