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FE55 OEW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,254 mi
Last recorded176,254 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 OEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 176,254 miles

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

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 168,065 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 160,940 miles

rear suspension corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2021 160,937 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2020 147,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 147,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 138,243 miles

rear suspension corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2018 127,895 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

rear springs corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2017 126,836 miles

both rear tyres on limit

o/s/f tyre getting low

Fail 21 Oct 2017 126,830 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint back arm (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres on limit

o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 25 Oct 2016 117,183 miles

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 29 Oct 2015 109,763 miles

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

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

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)

centre brake light not working

Pass 27 Oct 2014 108,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 102,823 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2013 102,818 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 87,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT WINDSCREEN WIPERS SLIGHTLY SMEARING

MIDDLE EXHAUST HANGER BRACKET BROKEN

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 87,557 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT WINDSCREEN WIPERS SLIGHTLY SMEARING

MIDDLE EXHAUST HANGER BRACKET BROKEN

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 77,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres in a poor condition

slight play near side front suspension top mount

Fail 9 Oct 2010 74,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 74,394 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 61,001 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall damage

Pass 23 Sep 2008 47,477 miles

Nearside 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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FE55 OEW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FE55 OEW, 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 OEW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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