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CE55 FDN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

130,298 mi
Last recorded130,298 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 FDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 130,298 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 127,834 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 124,888 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 121,915 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 119,396 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 116,490 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 115,939 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 114,702 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 113,035 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 103,830 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 103,830 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 95,671 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 80,355 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 69,112 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre outer edge worn.

rear diff oil leaking.

Fail 23 Aug 2014 69,112 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre outer edge worn.

rear diff oil leaking.

Pass 6 Sep 2013 58,705 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 43,821 miles

Screw in tread of NSF tyre

Fail 8 Aug 2012 43,821 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Screw in tread of NSF tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2011 40,596 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 40,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 37,927 miles

Advise glowplug light on.

Advise nearside front wheelarch trim broken.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 33,043 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 33,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 29,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 29,357 miles

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

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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CE55 FDN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CE55 FDN, 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 CE55 FDN registered?

CE55 FDN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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