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M540 FGV

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,523 mi
Last recorded64,523 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM540 FGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 64,523 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 64,523 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 62,653 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 62,305 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 61,362 miles

o/s w/washer not working

Pass 1 Mar 2011 60,319 miles

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

o/s washer jet n/working

Fail 1 Mar 2011 60,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

o/s washer jet n/working

Pass 11 Mar 2010 58,160 miles

crack in front number plate

Pass 11 Mar 2009 56,258 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 53,854 miles

slight crack in front no plate

Pass 10 Mar 2007 50,657 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 50,541 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

front number plate chipped

slight leak from rear diff seal

Pass 6 Mar 2006 46,706 miles

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

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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M540 FGV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 M540 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 M540 FGV registered?

M540 FGV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 1995.

Is M540 FGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M540 FGV 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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