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FE55 OXB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,972 mi
Last recorded63,972 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 63,972 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2019 61,294 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 1 x nearside rear ()

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2019 61,294 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 1 x nearside rear ()

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2018 58,936 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 58,471 miles

Nearside and offside front tyre's warning on edge's

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 56,303 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 53,910 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 53,910 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 51,754 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 49,587 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 47,348 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 47,329 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2011 43,043 miles

Front brake discs seem slightly worn

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 38,098 miles

VERY LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL IN PARKING BRAKE LEVER. RECOMMEND REPAIR OR ADJUSTMENT A.S.A.P.

Pass 28 May 2009 35,857 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 32,741 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 32,741 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 OXB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OXB, 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 OXB registered?

FE55 OXB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is FE55 OXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE55 OXB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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