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FN05 TFJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

75,446 mi
Last recorded75,446 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 75,446 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plitting/cracking on inner wall. no visable cords found (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

advise exhaust center bracket broken away (exhaust still well supported)

Fail 10 Mar 2021 75,445 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plitting/cracking on inner wall. no visable cords found (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

advise exhaust center bracket broken away (exhaust still well supported)

Pass 23 Mar 2020 60,801 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS & NS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured OS & NS (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 53,750 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 53,745 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 47,792 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 41,618 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 41,616 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 36,242 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 36,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 31,461 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 31,455 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 27,340 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 21,608 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)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 18,883 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 17,026 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 14,957 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 12,928 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 10,460 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 TFJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TFJ, 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 TFJ registered?

FN05 TFJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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