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FA05 WNN

2005 Mercedes-benz C 320

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,039 mi
Last recorded35,039 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C 32089,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 WNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 35,039 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 35,039 miles

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

Front brake disc pads appear low.

N/s/f brake disc corroded on inside edge.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 31,341 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 27,844 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 23,683 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 23,683 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 19,800 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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FA05 WNN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 89,600 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA05 WNN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FA05 WNN registered?

FA05 WNN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is FA05 WNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA05 WNN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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