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FL55 ULD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

103,482 mi
Last recorded103,482 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 ULD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 103,482 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 91,610 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 May 2024 91,444 miles

the car was undersealed, which prevented me from conducting a full inspection.

Pass 2 Aug 2023 89,113 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 89,113 miles

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

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 80,985 miles

both front tyres worn on the edges

o/s/f coil spring corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2022 80,985 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on the edges

o/s/f coil spring corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2021 72,209 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 68,483 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 58,025 miles

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

trims and covers fitted

Fail 29 May 2019 58,024 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

trims and covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2018 47,922 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 47,335 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 46,005 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 43,997 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 41,888 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 39,632 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 36,995 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 34,068 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 30,438 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 30,437 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 26,004 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 20,446 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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FL55 ULD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ULD, 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 ULD registered?

FL55 ULD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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The MOT history for FL55 ULD shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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