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ET05 FSP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

180,938 mi
Last recorded180,938 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 FSP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 180,938 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 180,938 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 174,733 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 168,371 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 158,499 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 148,258 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 137,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 119,872 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 108,116 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 94,673 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 83,044 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 68,538 miles

n/s/f tyre cutting out outer edge

Pass 24 Jun 2009 57,638 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 48,436 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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ET05 FSP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ET05 FSP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET05 FSP registered?

ET05 FSP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is ET05 FSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 FSP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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