1995 Mercedes C 2.8L Petrol · M589 FVV
1995 Mercedes C (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1995. Recorded mileage 113,380 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jul 2010. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jul 2010
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,380 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M589 FVV Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2009
- 113,380 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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M589 FVV Mileage History
- 15/06/200592,278 mi
- 28/06/200697,273 mi+4,995 mi
- 05/07/2007102,669 mi+5,396 mi
- 05/07/2007102,669 mi
- 10/07/2008107,177 mi+4,508 mi
- 11/07/2008107,177 mi
- 13/07/2009113,380 mi+6,203 mi
Average of roughly 5,176 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
M589 FVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Mercedes C (M589 FVV) between June 2005 and July 2009.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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