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C275 FUS

1985 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,118 mi
Last recorded172,118 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2014
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz C123,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC275 FUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2014 172,118 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 171,698 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 171,696 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 167,712 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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C275 FUS is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 123,013 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 C275 FUS, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of C275 FUS?

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What year was C275 FUS registered?

C275 FUS is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 August 1985.

Is C275 FUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C275 FUS shows 4 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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