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FE55 OWY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,421 mi
Last recorded122,421 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 OWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 122,421 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 118,160 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 116,289 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 116,273 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre starting to get worn on outer edge

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 113,191 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 107,736 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 107,724 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn suspension arm/ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear parking brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Feb 2018 102,141 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 95,798 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 89,205 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 73,725 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 65,161 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 65,090 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 60,305 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 54,114 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 47,771 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 41,769 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 35,389 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 OWY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OWY, 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 OWY registered?

FE55 OWY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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