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FBZ 8

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBZ 8
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022
Pass 20 Jan 2021

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 59,302 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 59,301 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2018 59,063 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight cracking to nearside front tyre

Fail 8 Jun 2018 59,055 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

slight cracking to nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2017 55,354 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 53,634 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 50,844 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 50,844 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 45,238 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 May 2009 39,909 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 37,403 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 34,338 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 27,336 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS CUT ON OUTER SIDEWALL

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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FBZ 8 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FBZ 8, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FBZ 8?

You can check the full history of FBZ 8 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FBZ 8 registered?

FBZ 8 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is FBZ 8 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBZ 8 shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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