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FD55 WWA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,976 mi
Last recorded146,976 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 WWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 146,976 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 146,893 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 141,730 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam ()

Fail 6 Dec 2024 141,521 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam ()

Pass 15 Dec 2023 136,208 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge ALL (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 136,206 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge ALL (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 130,607 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays & engine cover fitted covering some testable items

Fail 13 Dec 2022 130,605 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays & engine cover fitted covering some testable items

Pass 16 Dec 2021 125,667 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 115,004 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 102,077 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 91,095 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 85,342 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 79,389 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 75,155 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 75,155 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear arm (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 61,499 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 56,438 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 52,104 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 46,502 miles

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

n/s/f tyer small cut in outer wall

Pass 7 Sep 2010 42,290 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 42,290 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 39,195 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 36,037 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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FD55 WWA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD55 WWA, 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 FD55 WWA registered?

FD55 WWA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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