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FL05 VPM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,376 mi
Last recorded141,376 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 141,376 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 128,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM, INER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Fail 11 Jul 2022 128,573 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM, INER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Pass 21 Sep 2021 120,639 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 120,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 115,899 miles

both front tyres wearing on the outside edges

both rear pads getting low

both rear wheel arches showing signs of surface corrosion

Fail 9 Oct 2020 115,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on the outside edges

both rear pads getting low

both rear wheel arches showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2019 104,594 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2018 96,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 96,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 87,866 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 81,410 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 75,514 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 68,573 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 62,935 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 62,888 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 56,794 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 49,540 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 49,540 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 43,863 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 36,439 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 27,629 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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FL05 VPM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VPM, 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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FL05 VPM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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