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FN05 TFF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,302 mi
Last recorded97,302 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 TFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 97,302 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 97,283 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 89,203 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 76,861 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 62,987 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 57,239 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 57,239 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 55,118 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 51,816 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 48,349 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers fitted to both sides outer sills restricting inspection

Pass 23 Jul 2013 45,078 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 41,347 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 36,090 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 33,040 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 31,256 miles

BRAKE PIPES UNDER PLASTIC FLOOR TRAYS NOT VISIBLE

FRONT BRAKE INBALANCE 21 PERCENT

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

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 31,256 miles

BRAKE PIPES UNDER PLASTIC FLOOR TRAYS NOT VISIBLE

FRONT BRAKE INBALANCE 21 PERCENT

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 22,364 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 21,282 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 TFF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TFF, 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 TFF registered?

FN05 TFF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is FN05 TFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN05 TFF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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