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M157 FCD

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,235 mi
Last recorded125,235 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2007
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM157 FCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2007 125,235 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 120,523 miles

engine oil leaks

rear axle oil leak

strong advise o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Fail 16 May 2006 119,809 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)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine over heating ?

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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M157 FCD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M157 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 M157 FCD registered?

M157 FCD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M157 FCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M157 FCD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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