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FP55 ZDO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,933 mi
Last recorded99,933 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 ZDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 99,933 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 96,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush on horizontal arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush on horizontal arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 96,291 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush on horizontal arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush on horizontal arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 87,250 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement diagonal arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around axle area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement diagonal arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement horizontal arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement horizontal arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around axle area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 80,643 miles

Nearside Rear WHEEL BUCKLED

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 80,643 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear WHEEL BUCKLED

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 80,565 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING

Nearside Rear WHEEL BUCKLED

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 80,080 miles

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 7 Feb 2015 75,717 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 65,187 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 60,327 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 53,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2011 43,525 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 39,563 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 34,592 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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FP55 ZDO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FP55 ZDO, 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 FP55 ZDO registered?

FP55 ZDO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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