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FL55 UJO

2005 Mercedes-benz C 320

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,756 mi
Last recorded111,756 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C 32089,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 UJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 111,756 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 106,974 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 106,972 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 106,850 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 100,968 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2022 94,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre Ran Flat, Outer On Limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2022 94,008 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre Ran Flat, Outer On Limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 88,563 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 88,563 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 81,508 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 77,937 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 70,661 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 70,657 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 63,653 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 63,650 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

suspension coil springs are corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2016 60,020 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 56,782 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Nov 2014 53,786 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Nov 2013 49,790 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Nov 2012 44,303 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 37,831 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 32,190 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 27,509 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 21,419 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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FL55 UJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 89,600 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 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL55 UJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FL55 UJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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