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M61 FAP

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,939 mi
Last recorded141,939 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM61 FAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 141,939 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 141,538 miles

Front brake hose ferrules corroding

Nearside Front brake hose perishing

Offside Front Upper arm ball joint dust cover perished

Offside Front brake hose perishing

Offside Front brake pipe corroding

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2024 141,057 miles

General corrosion under vehicle and components

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside rear (outer) position lamp bulb not working

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front brake binding slightly

Rear Differential casing slight leaks

Slight oil leaks engine area

Fail 1 Oct 2024 141,057 miles

General corrosion under vehicle and components

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside rear (outer) position lamp bulb not working

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front brake binding slightly

Rear Differential casing slight leaks

Slight oil leaks engine area

Pass 6 Sep 2023 140,254 miles

Emissions test limits just met

Nearside rear (outer) position lamp not working

Offside mirror poor condition

Offside rear (inner) sill area corroding

Fail 1 Sep 2023 140,244 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Emissions test limits just met

Nearside rear (outer) position lamp not working

Offside mirror poor condition

Offside rear (inner) sill area corroding

Pass 6 Sep 2022 139,500 miles

front suspension lower arm rear bushes splitting

o/s front brake pipe corroded

rear diff oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2021 138,608 miles

front brake hoses split

n/s rear outer side not working

small split in n/s front upper ball joint gaiter

Pass 24 Aug 2020 137,823 miles

rear wheel arches corroding on both sides

Pass 10 Sep 2019 137,015 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear tyres badly cracking no canvass showing

Fail 4 Sep 2019 136,993 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 136,199 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 28 Aug 2018 136,199 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 29 Aug 2017 135,329 miles

Rear differential oil seals leakng

both front brake hoses perishing

both front brake pipes corroding

both rear inner / outer sill areas corroding

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 29 Aug 2017 135,329 miles

Emissions not tested due to erratic idling (7.3.A.1)

Rear differential oil seals leakng

both front brake hoses perishing

both front brake pipes corroding

both rear inner / outer sill areas corroding

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 6 Sep 2016 134,394 miles

both rear tyres cracking

general condition of vehicle underbody corrosive

rear differential oil seals leaking

Pass 17 Sep 2015 133,520 miles

nearside front (lower) suspension arm showing signs of wear (cracking).

offside front (lower) suspension arm showing signs of wear (splitting)

rear differential oil seals leaking

Fail 17 Sep 2015 133,520 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking possible fuel filter / hose area (7.2.3)

nearside front (lower) suspension arm showing signs of wear (cracking).

offside front (lower) suspension arm showing signs of wear (splitting)

rear differential oil seals leaking

Pass 18 Sep 2014 132,493 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 132,493 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 131,293 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 130,364 miles

small leak from rear axle

Fail 23 Aug 2011 129,095 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 129,095 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 128,078 miles

radiator leaking

slight play in both front lower suspension swivels

Pass 26 Aug 2009 126,336 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 126,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 124,059 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 124,059 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 Sep 2007 120,544 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 120,544 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 117,115 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 114,072 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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M61 FAP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M61 FAP, 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 M61 FAP registered?

M61 FAP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 June 1995.

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