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FM55 LJJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,650 mi
Last recorded75,650 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 LJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 75,650 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 detached (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 75,649 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 detached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 70,618 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 70,618 miles

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2019 64,558 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 64,558 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 60,252 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 60,252 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 48,937 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 48,936 miles

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 36,542 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 29,558 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 29,538 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 29,044 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 28,095 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 26,815 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 25,912 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 15,942 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 19,362 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 14,739 miles

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

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

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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FM55 LJJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FM55 LJJ, 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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FM55 LJJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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