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DU55 FAO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2013
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,239 mi
Last recorded77,239 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 FAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2012 77,239 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 66,164 miles

Bodywork damage around vehicle.

Chips in front windscreen.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Cuts to nearside front tyre inner tyre wall.

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

Front brake discs lipped,advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Offside rear tyre low tread.

Road wheels marked.

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 60,927 miles

lots of travel in parking brake lever

nearside front tyre has lump out of inner side wall

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

nearside rear tyre has been driven on flat and damaged side wall

Pass 29 Jan 2009 48,172 miles

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

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

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

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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DU55 FAO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DU55 FAO, 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 DU55 FAO registered?

DU55 FAO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is DU55 FAO safe to buy?

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