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N78 GLX

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,347 mi
Last recorded131,347 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN78 GLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 131,347 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres perishing on tread and sidewalls

front tyres of a different profile to rear tyres

Pass 22 Oct 2010 130,047 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 26 Oct 2009 128,614 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 126,822 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 126,819 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 124,032 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

rear diff has oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2006 121,127 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 121,127 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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N78 GLX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N78 GLX, 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 N78 GLX registered?

N78 GLX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 1995.

Is N78 GLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N78 GLX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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