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FEZ 7203

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,728 mi
Last recorded146,728 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEZ 7203
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 146,728 miles

Offside Front tyre repaid ciose to side wall

under car coved in underseal

Fail 21 May 2024 146,724 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre repaid ciose to side wall

under car coved in underseal

Pass 6 May 2023 145,625 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 143,529 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 139,679 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 139,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 136,516 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 136,516 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 130,413 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 123,307 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 118,588 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 109,653 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 96,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 96,518 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 81,240 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 67,435 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 51,932 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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FEZ 7203 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel 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 FEZ 7203, 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 FEZ 7203 registered?

FEZ 7203 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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The MOT history for FEZ 7203 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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