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M528 FGV

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,767 mi
Last recorded124,767 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM528 FGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2011 124,767 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)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges and outer side wall damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2010 116,450 miles

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

noise from engine, possibly water pump

Pass 18 Sep 2009 113,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both o/s wheel arches and n/s/r door corroded

n/s/f seat belt plastic guide broken

n/s/r mudflap insecure

Fail 14 Sep 2009 112,998 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both o/s wheel arches and n/s/r door corroded

n/s/f seat belt plastic guide broken

n/s/r mudflap insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2008 108,772 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2007 103,721 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 97,875 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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M528 FGV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M528 FGV, 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 M528 FGV registered?

M528 FGV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 April 1995.

Is M528 FGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M528 FGV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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