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FA54 VKV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,338 mi
Last recorded146,338 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 VKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 146,338 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 146,338 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 143,428 miles

nearside wiper split

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 109,889 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 133,800 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 122,931 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 122,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 112,271 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust is corroded and blowing

front tyre wear is uneven

panel damage

Fail 3 Oct 2014 112,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust is corroded and blowing

front tyre wear is uneven

panel damage

Pass 23 Sep 2013 98,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust sections are corroded

n/s front fog lamp lens is damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2012 86,751 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 86,749 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2011 67,484 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 66,064 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 59,620 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 47,615 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 33,185 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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FA54 VKV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA54 VKV, 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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FA54 VKV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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