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FN05 HVE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,427 mi
Last recorded64,427 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 HVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 64,427 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 48,988 miles

Slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Fail 18 Dec 2013 48,985 miles

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

Slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 21 Nov 2012 36,430 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 33,793 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 28,441 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 25,524 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 23,546 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 19,998 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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FN05 HVE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FN05 HVE, 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 FN05 HVE registered?

FN05 HVE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is FN05 HVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN05 HVE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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