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FN55 YKB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

154,609 mi
Last recorded154,609 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 154,609 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

age related corrosion

Fail 6 Aug 2026 154,609 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

age related corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2025 151,031 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 151,031 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 151,018 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 149,923 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 149,910 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2023 148,484 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 148,483 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 145,026 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 145,022 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 142,087 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 140,016 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 140,016 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 134,829 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 134,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Foremost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 128,840 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 119,972 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 119,968 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 112,381 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 112,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 104,159 miles

Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 104,129 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 95,991 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 85,813 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 76,976 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 21 Jul 2011 67,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 3 Aug 2010 56,503 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 56,502 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 45,729 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 37,584 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 YKB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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

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