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FA54 WBW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

98,865 mi
Last recorded98,865 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 WBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 98,865 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 94,827 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 90,627 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 85,593 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 80,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 75,602 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 75,565 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside headlight bracket broken but not insecure

Fail 31 Jan 2020 75,564 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Head Bracket Brocken but not Insecure

Pass 25 Jan 2019 73,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 71,777 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 68,645 miles

Rear exhaust bracket very corroded / weak

Fail 23 Jan 2017 68,645 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust bracket very corroded / weak

Pass 23 Feb 2016 65,778 miles

rear exhaust mount is slightly corroded

rear roll bar is slightly corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2016 65,775 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mount is slightly corroded

rear roll bar is slightly corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2015 63,356 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 53,981 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 54,422 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 49,000 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 41,313 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 35,730 miles

nearside rear tyre heavly worn on outer edge advice change

Pass 28 Jan 2009 28,672 miles

front brake imbalance

nearside rear tyre close to limit

offside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 19 Feb 2008 20,758 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 WBW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FA54 WBW, 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 FA54 WBW registered?

FA54 WBW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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The MOT history for FA54 WBW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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