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M129 FVV

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,056 mi
Last recorded78,056 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM129 FVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 78,056 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 78,056 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 77,138 miles

c.a.t rattling

front wiper starting to smear

offside front tyre worn low inner edge

offside rear brake disc outer surface rusted

Pass 11 Nov 2008 143,154 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 138,446 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 129,803 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 129,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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M129 FVV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M129 FVV, 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 M129 FVV registered?

M129 FVV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1995.

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The MOT history for M129 FVV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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