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M119 FBJ

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

137,133 mi
Last recorded137,133 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM119 FBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 May 2014 137,133 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 130,647 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 128,893 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nearside front lower arm inner mounting bushes worn

Pass 14 Jan 2011 127,089 miles

Oil leak

damage to bodywork

play in front hubs

Pass 18 Jan 2010 125,320 miles

Oil leak

damage to bodywork

Pass 9 Jan 2009 123,312 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2008 120,737 miles

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

offside rear tyre sidewall perrishing

Pass 19 Dec 2006 117,905 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2006 117,024 miles

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

oil leak

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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M119 FBJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M119 FBJ, 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 M119 FBJ registered?

M119 FBJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 1995.

Is M119 FBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M119 FBJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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