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CA05 FZX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,832 mi
Last recorded38,832 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 FZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 38,832 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 26,717 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 23,068 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 20,623 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2013 20,623 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 18,788 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre wall deteriated

Pass 7 Jul 2011 16,899 miles

o/s/r tyre deteriating

Pass 6 Jul 2010 14,514 miles

Both front tyres cracking heavily on treads & walls

O/S/R tyre cracking on side walls

Pass 9 Jun 2009 12,091 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 9,325 miles

both front tyres cracking 225/45/17wr

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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CA05 FZX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CA05 FZX, 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 CA05 FZX registered?

CA05 FZX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is CA05 FZX safe to buy?

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