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FN55 XVT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

153,676 mi
Last recorded153,676 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 153,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 145,985 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 142,886 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 133,411 miles

rear brake pipes corroding/pitting [near to flexi hoses]

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 2 Sep 2013 120,608 miles

corrosion starting to rear brake pipes

rear number plater delaminating

rear tyre 2mm tread

Pass 14 Sep 2012 107,507 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 92,412 miles

slight front brake inbalance

very slight separating to front lower arms inner bushes

Fail 23 Sep 2011 92,292 miles

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

slight front brake inbalance

very slight separating to front lower arms inner bushes

Pass 17 Sep 2010 77,823 miles

front tyres worn edges, nearside front on limit

nearside front seatbelt buckle stop missing

rear registration plate delamintaing

very slight play both front wheel bearings

windscreen cracked nearside top corner

Pass 4 Sep 2009 61,391 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 43,608 miles

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

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

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 XVT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FN55 XVT, 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 XVT registered?

FN55 XVT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is FN55 XVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN55 XVT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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