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FE55 OES

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,263 mi
Last recorded78,263 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 78,263 miles

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

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

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

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

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))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 78,252 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 74,456 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 72,782 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Mar 2024 72,782 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2023 65,847 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 59,948 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 48,373 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 35,969 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 22,546 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 19,955 miles

Rear exhaust mounting very coprroded

Pass 17 Jan 2017 17,890 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 16,677 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 15,717 miles

Exhaust mounting corroded

Screw in passengers front tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2014 14,620 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 13,322 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 11,955 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 10,759 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 9,212 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 7,404 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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FE55 OES is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 FE55 OES, 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 FE55 OES registered?

FE55 OES is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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