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FN55 XUY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,315 mi
Last recorded137,315 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 XUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 137,315 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 132,982 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 124,884 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear indicators discoloured

supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

underbody corroded covered in underseal

undercovers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2021 123,765 miles

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer)

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Fail 6 Nov 2021 123,763 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 117,587 miles

Coil spring corroded rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 117,472 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 May 2019 106,899 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 97,086 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 88,657 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 80,280 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 75,963 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 74,813 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 74,789 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 69,361 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 62,596 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 62,595 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 59,263 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 59,263 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 42,704 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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FN55 XUY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FN55 XUY, 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 FN55 XUY registered?

FN55 XUY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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