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FL55 VVK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,715 mi
Last recorded78,715 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 VVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 78,715 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2019 74,883 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lights misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 69,749 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge and sidewall perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 66,467 miles

engine, sill and under body coverings fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2016 62,397 miles

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust system

under cover fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2015 58,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill coves fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 19 Dec 2013 53,792 miles

Plastic under trays fitted.

Slight pitting to front brake disc's.

Pass 27 Dec 2012 49,460 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2011 44,290 miles

DPF filter fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2011 44,290 miles

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

DPF filter fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2011 39,868 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 34,164 miles

front bumper damaged offside

Fail 1 Dec 2009 34,164 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front bumper damaged offside

Pass 13 Oct 2008 22,008 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 21,998 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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 VVK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VVK, 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 VVK registered?

FL55 VVK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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