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N559 GLF

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

179,581 mi
Last recorded179,581 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN559 GLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 179,581 miles

FRONT BUMPER INSECURE

Fail 7 Nov 2015 179,581 miles

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

FRONT BUMPER INSECURE

Pass 8 Nov 2014 173,982 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 165,926 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2013 165,926 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 156,647 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 156,647 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 150,468 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 150,468 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 143,728 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 143,728 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 136,480 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 129,189 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 119,748 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 112,493 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 105,378 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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N559 GLF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N559 GLF, 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 N559 GLF registered?

N559 GLF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 1995.

Is N559 GLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N559 GLF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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