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FG55 SZJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

126,322 mi
Last recorded126,322 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 SZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 126,322 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 125,185 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 125,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 123,238 miles

moderate corrosion on all rear suspension components and rear subframe

n/s/r/i sill / arch corroding

rear subframe (front) mount bushes perished

Fail 31 Jul 2024 123,236 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

moderate corrosion on all rear suspension components and rear subframe

n/s/r/i sill / arch corroding

rear subframe (front) mount bushes perished

Pass 14 Jul 2023 121,358 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 121,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 119,503 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 119,503 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 117,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO FAILURE, REPLACE SOON (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 117,710 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO FAILURE, REPLACE SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 116,448 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 116,443 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 115,278 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside+offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 115,273 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside+offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 115,209 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working segments not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 114,007 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 114,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 113,140 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 113,140 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 110,094 miles

engine covers fitted

front brake discs worn

nearside and offside rear flexis persihed

sill covers fitted

temporary fuel cap fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2016 110,078 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

engine covers fitted

front brake discs worn

nearside and offside rear flexis persihed

sill covers fitted

temporary fuel cap fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2015 107,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 103,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre edges worn

Sill covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2013 100,512 miles

Nearside front tyre.

Offside rear tyre.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 97,188 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Undertrays & sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2012 97,188 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Undertrays & sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2011 93,490 miles

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

outer sill covers and vehicle undertrays fitted.

Pass 23 Jun 2010 89,880 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 81,532 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 81,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 SZJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 SZJ, 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 SZJ registered?

FG55 SZJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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