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M485 FTC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,038 mi
Last recorded83,038 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM485 FTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 83,038 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 83,038 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 83,038 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 83,027 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin both edges and perished outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin and cracked outer (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear brake pads not checked no access through wheel and trim

Pass 18 Mar 2019 75,717 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 75,717 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 72,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 70,011 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 70,011 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 65,187 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 61,524 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 60,665 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 60,103 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 59,125 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 57,809 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 56,584 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 55,382 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 54,082 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 52,416 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 50,627 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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M485 FTC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M485 FTC, 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 M485 FTC registered?

M485 FTC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 January 1995.

Is M485 FTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M485 FTC shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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