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FD55 YVB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

197,224 mi
Last recorded197,224 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 YVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 197,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule @ calliper. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule @ calliper. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Limited damping. (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above subframe. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 181,055 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 181,055 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 167,012 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

engine cover / undertray

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 153,341 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 21 Dec 2016 153,333 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 17 Dec 2015 141,134 miles

exhaust and mountings corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2015 141,124 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust and mountings corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2014 128,203 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 128,200 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 111,706 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake release sticking

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 18 Dec 2013 111,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake release sticking

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 18 Dec 2012 101,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s door pull insecure

Fail 18 Dec 2012 101,690 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s door pull insecure

Pass 12 Dec 2011 92,532 miles

Both rear drive shafts and anti-roll bar corroded

Brakes tested by tapley due to equipment failure

Nearside front tyre bald in patches

Nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Offside & nearside front stabalizer inner bushes worn

Offside & nearside rear shock absorber top mounts have play

Offside & nearside rear torque struts inner bushes worn

Offside headlamp has poor beam pattern

Park brake sticky to release

Plastic sill covers & under trays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2010 79,859 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 79,746 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2009 68,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight imballance at rear brakes

Pass 24 Dec 2009 68,610 miles

slight imballance at rear brakes

Pass 28 Nov 2008 55,399 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 YVB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FD55 YVB, 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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FD55 YVB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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