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FIL 2566

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

117,684 mi
Last recorded117,684 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIL 2566
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 117,684 miles

Front headlights lenses deterioated.

Nearside Rear steel brake pipe corrosion evident

Offside Rear steel brake pipe advanced corrosion evident

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 112,286 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective effecting light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective effecting light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass construction deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust mounting broken off

Pass 8 Dec 2022 107,714 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer/cracking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken off

Fail 8 Dec 2022 107,714 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer/cracking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken off

Pass 21 Dec 2021 98,905 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 98,905 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 86,598 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 86,598 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 71,695 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 71,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2018 64,352 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 64,352 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 58,566 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 58,565 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 50,030 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 44,605 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/r tyre perished on edges

Pass 7 Apr 2014 33,136 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 20,731 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 16,440 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight damage to offside rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 6 Mar 2012 14,409 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 13,594 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 12,913 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 12,737 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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FIL 2566 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FIL 2566, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FIL 2566 registered?

FIL 2566 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is FIL 2566 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIL 2566 shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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