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M491 FGN

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,214 mi
Last recorded86,214 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM491 FGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2014 86,214 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 79,731 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 79,103 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 76,768 miles

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

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

sighs of wiring faults underneath bonnet o/s/f

Pass 12 Jan 2012 76,768 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

sighs of wiring faults underneath bonnet o/s/f

Fail 6 Jan 2011 74,366 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 74,366 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 71,841 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 71,841 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 68,853 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 64,615 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 60,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 57,044 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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M491 FGN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M491 FGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M491 FGN registered?

M491 FGN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 1995.

Is M491 FGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M491 FGN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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