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FN55 XVP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,103 mi
Last recorded59,103 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 XVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 59,103 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 56,473 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 56,473 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 53,699 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 51,452 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 49,496 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 47,256 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 45,025 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 42,990 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 40,541 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 5 Sep 2016 37,925 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 34,831 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 32,031 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2013 29,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nail in osr tyre punture

Pass 5 Sep 2013 29,021 miles

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

nail in osr tyre punture

Pass 5 Sep 2012 25,943 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2011 22,164 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 18,745 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 15,361 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 11,046 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 XVP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FN55 XVP registered?

FN55 XVP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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