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FE55 OCO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,352 mi
Last recorded111,352 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 OCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 111,352 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 106,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 102,433 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front 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 4 Sep 2018 97,967 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 92,847 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 90,537 miles

Engine management light illuminated on dashboard.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer sidewall has kerb damage, inner sidewall has cracking. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Undertrays. Blocking view of components.

Pass 10 Dec 2014 79,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2014 79,986 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 72,500 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 56,117 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 56,115 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 49,843 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Aug 2011 49,843 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Aug 2010 41,886 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Aug 2009 33,108 miles

near side front tyre side wall cut

rear disc pads 75 % worn

Pass 26 Aug 2008 24,401 miles

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)

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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FE55 OCO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FE55 OCO, 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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FE55 OCO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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