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Fridgemaster MC55240ES 252L 50/50 Fridge Freezer, Silver
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Fridgemaster MC55240ES is the number nine entry in this guide: a 55cm freestanding fridge freezer in silver, listed at £279.00 with a 252-litre total capacity. Its 72 Amazon ratings average 4.2 out of 5. The title calls it a 50/50 split, and that is where its own numbers stop agreeing with each other — the specification table gives the freezer 158 litres of the 252, leaving 94 litres for the fridge. That works out at roughly 63% freezer to 37% fridge, not the even halves the title promises; a genuine 50/50 would put both compartments nearer 126 litres.
The same listing says 252 litres holds 14 bags of food shopping, the same figure one of the guide's larger 256-litre Frost Free machines quotes. The spec table also files this two-door, freezer-on-bottom appliance as "Side By Side" and answers "Is Electric" with "No". Every figure on this page is taken from the Amazon listing rather than from any test we have run.
How those 72 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.2 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £279.00 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2 out of 5, from 72 reviews |
| Stated total capacity | 252 litres |
| Stated freezer capacity | 158 litres |
| Dimensions | H174.3 x W55.4 x D55.8 cm |
| Defrost system | Manual |
| Form factor (as listed) | Side By Side |
| Is electric (as listed) | No |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Exstreamly good value for money I paid £199 but it feels the value of a £299+ item all day long loads of room feels very good quality built very happy with my purchase”
Verified purchase“Needed a fridge quite urgently. This is quite good. Not frost free though. Good storage spaces. I like the freezer compartments”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Fridge Freezers 2026: 10 Ranked — and the Three Splits That Don't Add Up.
Questions people ask
What is the split on the Fridgemaster MC55240ES?
The title says 50/50, but the specification table gives the freezer 158 litres out of 252 litres total, which leaves 94 litres for the fridge.
Is the Fridgemaster MC55240ES frost free?
No. The listing states the defrost system is manual, and one Amazon reviewer confirms it is "Not frost free though".
How much does the Fridgemaster MC55240ES cost?
The listing price is £279.00, although one reviewer says they paid £199 for theirs.
How much shopping does the Fridgemaster MC55240ES hold?
The listing says the 252-litre capacity holds 14 bags of food shopping.
What are the dimensions of the Fridgemaster MC55240ES?
The listing gives H174.3 x W55.4 x D55.8 cm.
Does the Fridgemaster MC55240ES have reversible doors?
Yes. Reversible doors are listed, so you can set the door orientation to suit your kitchen layout.
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