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M886 FGH

1995 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,357 mi
Last recorded171,357 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM886 FGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 171,357 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front steering idler has slight play

rear diff has oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2010 149,647 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 138,089 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front brake pads starting to wear thin

Pass 21 Nov 2008 133,869 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

wiper blade splitting

Pass 23 Nov 2007 130,349 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

srs warning light on

Pass 30 Nov 2006 125,334 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 125,334 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres starting to wear close to legal limit

Pass 6 Dec 2005 119,594 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 119,594 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bad oil leak c oming from o/s of engine - suspect headgasket failing.

n/s/f tyre worn on edges - recommend tracking checked.

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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M886 FGH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 M886 FGH, 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 M886 FGH registered?

M886 FGH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 June 1995.

Is M886 FGH safe to buy?

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