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FE05 VHP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,275 mi
Last recorded146,275 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 VHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 146,275 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 128,812 miles

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

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

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

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

underseal all over neath

Pass 16 Feb 2019 123,844 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 123,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front advise pads very low

Pass 21 Feb 2018 116,518 miles

Offside Rear hand brake needs attention n/n 260 o/s130

Fail 21 Feb 2018 116,518 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement cast iron (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear hand brake needs attention n/n 260 o/s130

Pass 18 Feb 2017 110,742 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 108,606 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 104,565 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine management light indicates a fault

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 104,565 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine management light indicates a fault

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 101,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Sep 2012 91,236 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 19 Sep 2011 145,866 miles

surface corrosion to brake discs vehicle been standing

Fail 19 Sep 2011 145,866 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

surface corrosion to brake discs vehicle been standing

Pass 15 Apr 2010 123,076 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 19 Mar 2009 73,098 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 73,006 miles

front brake discs worn,corrosion lines on inner faces.pads possibly wearing low,recommend attention.

minor stone chips in windscreen.

nearside rear brake disc inner face corroded,not able to see the whole width,recommend attention.

rear tail gate damaged.

Fail 17 Feb 2009 73,006 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn,corrosion lines on inner faces.pads possibly wearing low,recommend attention.

minor stone chips in windscreen.

nearside rear brake disc inner face corroded,not able to see the whole width,recommend attention.

rear tail gate damaged.

Pass 22 Feb 2008 58,869 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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FE05 VHP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FE05 VHP, 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 FE05 VHP registered?

FE05 VHP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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