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FM54 HZR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,769 mi
Last recorded88,769 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 HZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 88,769 miles

Centre silencer has slight leak of gases & bracket broken

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

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

SRS & engine management light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 77,728 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

SRS & engine management light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 77,728 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

SRS & engine management light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 66,958 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust brackets front & rear are corroded/broken

N/S front tyre has damage to sidewall & worn on outer edge

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Fail 19 Jan 2011 66,958 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine management light on

Exhaust brackets front & rear are corroded/broken

N/S front tyre has damage to sidewall & worn on outer edge

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 20 Jan 2010 57,863 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

SRS light on

Slight damage to N/S front tyre & rim

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 45,261 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 34,957 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Surface corrosion to osr inner brake disc

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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FM54 HZR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FM54 HZR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM54 HZR registered?

FM54 HZR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 February 2005.

Is FM54 HZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM54 HZR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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