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AO55 FYA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

152,690 mi
Last recorded152,690 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 FYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 152,690 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 144,742 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 127,694 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 116,460 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s rear handbrake just met requirements

Pass 5 Aug 2020 112,177 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 108,144 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 100,676 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 92,426 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 85,186 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 74,990 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 64,827 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 57,052 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 57,052 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 52,787 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2011 45,697 miles

under body covers fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2011 45,697 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under body covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2010 34,683 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Transmission exhaust mount rusty

oil around transmission

rear exhaust mount rusty

rear springs rusty

undertrays fitted

washer nozzle O/S/F inner jet blocked

Pass 28 Aug 2009 31,690 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight kick in steerig rack

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2008 25,175 miles

O/S/F tyre starting to perish

Very slight play in steering rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertrays fitted

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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AO55 FYA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 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 AO55 FYA, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO55 FYA registered?

AO55 FYA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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