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N629 GGJ

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

286,780 mi
Last recorded286,780 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN629 GGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 286,780 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2011 286,767 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 278,292 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 278,292 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 271,328 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

unable to clearly view inner rear brake pads

Pass 13 Oct 2008 263,549 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 255,875 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 255,751 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 247,182 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 238,193 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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N629 GGJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel 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 N629 GGJ, 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 N629 GGJ registered?

N629 GGJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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