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M722 FPV

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

125,424 mi
Last recorded125,424 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM722 FPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2012 125,424 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres approx. 2.5 / 3.00 mm tread

slight deterioration of rear number plate

Pass 28 Nov 2011 121,252 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 121,252 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 116,758 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 116,758 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 112,217 miles

hand brake requires adjusting

Fail 19 Oct 2009 112,207 miles

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

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

hand brake requires adjusting

Fail 16 Oct 2008 105,961 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 105,961 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 99,699 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 93,841 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 93,841 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 87,566 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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M722 FPV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 M722 FPV, 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

How do I check the history of M722 FPV?

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What year was M722 FPV registered?

M722 FPV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 April 1995.

Is M722 FPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M722 FPV shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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