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F4 SSY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

67,214 mi
Last recorded67,214 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 SSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 67,214 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 67,024 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 66,304 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 65,657 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2023 65,657 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2022 64,938 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 63,221 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 62,487 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 61,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 59,553 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 58,174 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 56,456 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 53,604 miles

drivers door check strap missing

rear pads getting low

Fail 15 Apr 2015 53,604 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

drivers door check strap missing

rear pads getting low

Pass 6 Nov 2014 51,964 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 47,910 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 44,854 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 41,573 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 37,329 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 32,892 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 27,436 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 52,310 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 52,310 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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F4 SSY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 F4 SSY, 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 F4 SSY registered?

F4 SSY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is F4 SSY safe to buy?

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