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FL55 CEJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,753 mi
Last recorded103,753 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 CEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 103,753 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 100,280 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 98,580 miles

Headlamps misty

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

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

Off side mirror misted

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 97,553 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamps misty

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

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

Off side mirror misted

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 92,078 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 87,669 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 85,486 miles

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front forward arm ball joint gaiters split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 84,331 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 81,781 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 80,065 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 77,460 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 73,181 miles

Both rear tyres close to the legal limit

Fail 26 Jan 2016 73,178 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres close to the legal limit

Pass 26 Jan 2015 69,584 miles

n/s front lower ball joint play

Pass 27 Jan 2014 64,567 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 59,139 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 59,139 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 54,781 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 47,862 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 41,120 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 26,136 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 26,136 miles

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

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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FL55 CEJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 FL55 CEJ, 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 FL55 CEJ registered?

FL55 CEJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is FL55 CEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL55 CEJ shows 22 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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