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FL55 CEO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

191,424 mi
Last recorded191,424 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 CEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 191,424 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 191,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 163,501 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2023 163,501 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 148,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2021 138,780 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 138,779 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 138,708 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 128,986 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side front side wall slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front chip on the windscreen

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2020 128,986 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side front side wall slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front chip on the windscreen

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 124,584 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 120,826 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Sep 2017 116,060 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 111,274 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 104,854 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 104,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 95,613 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 86,261 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 76,027 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 75,982 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 63,649 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 52,564 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 40,766 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 40,664 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 27,076 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 27,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 CEO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FL55 CEO, 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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FL55 CEO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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