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M148 FCD

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,314 mi
Last recorded101,314 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM148 FCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 101,314 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 101,313 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 99,369 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 92,609 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 88,244 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

off side front door mirror glass poor

Fail 30 Mar 2011 88,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

off side front door mirror glass poor

Pass 6 Apr 2010 85,557 miles

slight transmission oil leak from o/side oil cooler pipe.

Pass 6 Apr 2009 82,591 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 79,127 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 79,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 74,262 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 70,941 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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M148 FCD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 M148 FCD, 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 M148 FCD registered?

M148 FCD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 June 1995.

Is M148 FCD safe to buy?

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