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FD54 OAJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,339 mi
Last recorded77,339 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 OAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 77,339 miles

child seats

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 Jan 2015 75,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2014 71,629 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2013 66,572 miles

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 58,300 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

n/s/r tyre punctured

Pass 17 Feb 2012 58,300 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

n/s/r tyre punctured

Pass 3 Feb 2011 45,217 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 35,281 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 35,281 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 19,097 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

OFFSIDE REAR AND BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN TO WEAR MARKERS ( JUST LEGAL AT TIME OF TEST ) 205/55/R16 91V CONTINENTAL.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 15,137 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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FD54 OAJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FD54 OAJ, 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 FD54 OAJ registered?

FD54 OAJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 2005.

Is FD54 OAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD54 OAJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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