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FL05 UAB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,962 mi
Last recorded87,962 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 UAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 87,962 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 78,203 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 68,315 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 67,812 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 55,226 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 44,429 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 37,280 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 37,278 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 29,283 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 20,747 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 16,931 miles

both front and rear no plates have incorrectly formed Number 5 strong advise to get correct plates for next mot possible leagality issue with police

both front tyres worn on outer edges 225/45/17 W

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 UAB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FL05 UAB, 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 UAB registered?

FL05 UAB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is FL05 UAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL05 UAB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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