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FL05 UTN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,019 mi
Last recorded135,019 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 UTN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 135,019 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 117,080 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer is corroded and has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and suspension arms heavily corroded - borderline (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

manufactures covers/liners/undertrays preventing full inspection of corrosion to some areas

rear arches corroded on lower sections and breaking away

Fail 8 Jun 2021 117,080 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer is corroded and has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and suspension arms heavily corroded - borderline (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

manufactures covers/liners/undertrays preventing full inspection of corrosion to some areas

rear arches corroded on lower sections and breaking away

Pass 2 Jun 2020 114,408 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim inner distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass is slightly coloured (3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to all suspension components

plastic undertrays fitted , some items untested

Pass 23 Jul 2019 112,264 miles

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

general corrosion present on rear suspension components

plastic undertrays fitted - some items unseen

Pass 24 May 2018 107,960 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 104,386 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 May 2017 104,382 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2016 100,542 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)

Fail 14 May 2015 96,763 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 96,763 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 92,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 77,142 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 70,261 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 70,261 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2011 60,400 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 48,616 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 35,615 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 29,038 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 28,967 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 UTN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UTN, 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 UTN registered?

FL05 UTN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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