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FE55 OXD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

62,202 mi
Last recorded62,202 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 62,202 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2026 62,202 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2025 61,992 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension arm lower balljoint gaiter worn

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread badly splitting (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust mounting bracket corroded

offside door mirror dim in operation.

Pass 9 Apr 2024 61,855 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread splitting (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust mounting bracket missing

front exhaust mounting bracket corroded

offside door mirror glass dim in operation,will require attention

offside front suspension arm balljoint gaiter slight worn

Pass 21 Mar 2023 61,651 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside door mirror dim in operation

offside front suspension arm,balljoint gaiter slight worn.

Pass 28 Apr 2022 61,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust mounting bracket missing

offside door mirror dim in operation

offside front suspension arm ball joint gaiter slight worn. as marked

Pass 28 Apr 2021 61,240 miles

offside door mirror glass dim in operation

offside front suspension arm balljoint gaiter slight worn, as marked

offside front tyre tread slight perishing

rear tyre treads starting to wear close to tread wear bars

Fail 28 Apr 2021 61,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

offside door mirror glass dim in operation

offside front suspension arm balljoint gaiter slight worn, as marked

offside front tyre tread slight perishing

rear tyre treads starting to wear close to tread wear bars

Pass 21 Apr 2020 60,740 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust bracket missing

offside front suspension arm balljoint gaiter slight worn

slight play nearside front wheel bearing?

Pass 1 May 2019 59,822 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracked and perished on outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 58,991 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 56,834 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2017 56,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 56,803 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 53,506 miles

covers trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2015 49,457 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 11 Sep 2014 43,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2014 43,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyre side walls prished

Pass 12 Sep 2013 36,087 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all 4 tyres side walls deteriorated

tail box front most metal mounting corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2013 36,085 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all 4 tyres side walls deteriorated

tail box front most metal mounting corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 31,097 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 31,095 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

check rear coil spring condition wheels off.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 22,527 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 19,212 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 19,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 16,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 13,025 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 OXD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 OXD, 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 OXD registered?

FE55 OXD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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