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FG55 FRN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

129,128 mi
Last recorded129,128 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 FRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 129,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose also glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 129,128 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear lamp badly damaged

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose also glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 125,053 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 120,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 115,483 miles

Nearside Rear Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 31 Oct 2022 115,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 20 Oct 2021 109,742 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 105,763 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 105,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 100,402 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 91,977 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 83,572 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 83,571 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 78,439 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 76,756 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 75,151 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 73,182 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 67,546 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 55,867 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 43,306 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 34,757 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 34,703 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 24,857 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 8,883 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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FG55 FRN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FG55 FRN, 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 FG55 FRN registered?

FG55 FRN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2005.

Is FG55 FRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG55 FRN shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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