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FG55 OLT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,041 mi
Last recorded65,041 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 OLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 65,041 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 61,248 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 57,064 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 53,991 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 51,728 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 49,648 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 47,813 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 47,813 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 44,598 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 44,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high BULB FITTED WRONG (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 42,675 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 42,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 40,059 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 40,059 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 37,616 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 35,510 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 35,510 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 33,423 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 33,423 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 31,543 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 311,542 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 28,266 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 28,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal rubber split

Pass 25 Oct 2010 23,582 miles

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

Nearside front tyre slight tear

Nearside rear tyre slight tear

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 23,581 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

chunk out of both n/s tyres

Pass 20 Oct 2009 17,984 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 14,280 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 OLT 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 66.7%.

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 FG55 OLT, 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 OLT registered?

FG55 OLT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 2005.

Is FG55 OLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG55 OLT shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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