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FT54 EEH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

80,172 mi
Last recorded80,172 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT54 EEH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 80,172 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 76,197 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 76,197 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 69,901 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 69,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 59,989 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

body corrosion

both rear coil springs corroded

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2021 59,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

body corrosion

both rear coil springs corroded

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2020 59,678 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 56,840 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 56,836 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 53,134 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 53,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 48,537 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)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 48,535 miles

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

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 4 Feb 2016 43,045 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 43,045 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play Bottom arm (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust clamp fractured

Pass 11 Feb 2015 40,673 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2015 40,671 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 38,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 36,149 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)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 36,149 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 21 Feb 2012 32,306 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 27,604 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 23,722 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 18,937 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 14,059 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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FT54 EEH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FT54 EEH, 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 FT54 EEH registered?

FT54 EEH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 February 2005.

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