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M245 FFL

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,580 mi
Last recorded121,580 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM245 FFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 121,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 112,558 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 103,192 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 101,952 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2009 100,360 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 98,093 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 95,388 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

srs light staying on

Fail 11 Nov 2005 88,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2005 88,418 miles

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

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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M245 FFL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc 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 M245 FFL, 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 M245 FFL registered?

M245 FFL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 1995.

Is M245 FFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M245 FFL 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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