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FL55 CEV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

112,989 mi
Last recorded112,989 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 CEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 112,989 miles

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

nearside rear tyre getting low and wearing on edges

Fail 1 Apr 2026 112,989 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre getting low and wearing on edges

Pass 19 Mar 2025 110,330 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 107,740 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 8 Mar 2024 107,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

engine light on

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2023 105,327 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 103,013 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 100,622 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 100,622 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 98,494 miles

some brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2019 95,564 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 93,142 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2017 89,081 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2016 87,127 miles

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

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

both rear tyres different size to fronts

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2016 87,126 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear-most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear tyres different size to fronts

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2015 81,912 miles

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

Headlight masks fitted to both headlamps

Under trays and top covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2014 75,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Nov 2014 75,586 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 66,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 59,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2011 51,481 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 42,572 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 42,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 32,259 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 22,884 miles

o/s/f tyre on outer edge

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 CEV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CEV, 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 CEV registered?

FL55 CEV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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The MOT history for FL55 CEV shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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