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FE05 VJO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,805 mi
Last recorded104,805 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 VJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 104,805 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 99,660 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 27 Mar 2023 92,964 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 87,722 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 83,036 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2021 83,024 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 80,087 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 74,954 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 67,640 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and rear tyres close to limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 59,575 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 51,304 miles

Near side front jacking block missing

Pass 7 Apr 2015 43,155 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 35,049 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 32,009 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2012 27,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Mar 2012 27,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Mar 2011 23,359 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 20,216 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 17,643 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 14,472 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 VJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VJO, 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 VJO registered?

FE05 VJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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