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FN55 YJR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

145,072 mi
Last recorded145,072 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 YJR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 145,072 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 145,051 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Co2 excessive once revs rise (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 145,025 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 138,323 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 133,958 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 133,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 129,615 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 127,719 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 125,708 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 124,318 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 124,318 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded top of rear sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 122,025 miles

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2016 122,024 miles

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

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 119,417 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 114,607 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 103,145 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 89,767 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 89,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 77,501 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 77,499 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 63,036 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 45,910 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 32,795 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 YJR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YJR, 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 YJR registered?

FN55 YJR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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The MOT history for FN55 YJR shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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