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FL05 KOD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,155 mi
Last recorded139,155 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 KOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2021 139,155 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear link ends (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top and lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear axel corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2020 127,814 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 127,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 115,187 miles

Brake discs rusty back and front

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 108,402 miles

Offside Front Rubber jacking point missing

Fail 21 Feb 2018 108,398 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Rubber jacking point missing

Pass 28 Feb 2017 99,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

rear/middle exhaust hanger adrift

Fail 28 Feb 2017 99,207 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

rear/middle exhaust hanger adrift

Pass 8 Feb 2016 89,674 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 80,899 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 69,624 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 60,872 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 53,791 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 41,237 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 34,339 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 25,664 miles

front & rear brake pads look thin

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Apr 2008 19,033 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 19,026 miles

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

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

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

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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FL05 KOD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FL05 KOD, 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 FL05 KOD registered?

FL05 KOD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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