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CF05 FUJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,994 mi
Last recorded121,994 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 FUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 121,994 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 121,993 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 113,848 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 107,710 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 107,710 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 100,350 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 100,347 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bushes both (2.4.G.2)

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Both (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bushes both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 93,478 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 87,917 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 81,645 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 81,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 73,201 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 62,830 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2010 53,721 miles

some wear to front brake discs

Pass 17 Jun 2009 43,130 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 32,401 miles

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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CF05 FUJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CF05 FUJ, 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 CF05 FUJ registered?

CF05 FUJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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