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FP55 ZDV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,022 mi
Last recorded105,022 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 ZDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2024 105,022 miles

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight drip (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 103,906 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 102,946 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 102,019 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 100,400 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 98,262 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 93,666 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 89,272 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rods lower (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint steering rods (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 89,272 miles

Central Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rods lower (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint steering rods (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 84,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 78,889 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 72,777 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 72,777 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 66,134 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 66,134 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 59,311 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 54,422 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 51,647 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 47,633 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 45,133 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 45,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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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FP55 ZDV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ZDV, 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 FP55 ZDV registered?

FP55 ZDV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is FP55 ZDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP55 ZDV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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