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FL55 WRG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,224 mi
Last recorded187,224 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 WRG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 187,224 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 179,965 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe getting corroded

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and 1 bracket corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

rear suspension subframe and arms getting abit corroded in places

Pass 17 Dec 2021 173,128 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

rear suspension components getting corroded in places

slight play / movement in n/s/f lower front suspension arm front bush

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 23 Dec 2020 168,826 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle under sealed covering some mot items

Pass 13 Jun 2019 162,622 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubbers perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

underside of vehicle heavily under sealed in places

Fail 11 Jun 2019 162,608 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubbers perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

underside of vehicle heavily under sealed in places

Pass 28 Jun 2018 152,651 miles

both rear brake hoses slightly perished

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

rear suspension components very slightly corroded in places

Fail 28 Jun 2018 152,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

both rear brake hoses slightly perished

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

rear suspension components very slightly corroded in places

Pass 3 Jul 2017 145,667 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

slight play in all rear anti roll bar bushes

slight play in o/s/f suspension front arm outer balljoint

Fail 3 Jul 2017 145,664 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

slight play in all rear anti roll bar bushes

slight play in o/s/f suspension front arm outer balljoint

Pass 23 Jun 2016 128,022 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

Fail 22 Jun 2016 128,019 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

Pass 17 Jun 2015 114,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jun 2015 114,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 103,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 88,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2012 80,718 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 80,702 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 61,421 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 43,438 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 25,436 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 WRG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WRG, 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 WRG registered?

FL55 WRG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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