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FV05 AYD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

138,461 mi
Last recorded138,461 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 AYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 138,461 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 138,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens frosted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens frosted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 131,127 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 131,127 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 127,062 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 127,061 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 119,673 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 119,616 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 114,380 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 114,380 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 109,739 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 109,739 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2018 107,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2017 100,324 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 94,846 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 94,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 May 2015 88,762 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 88,762 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2014 84,273 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 81,017 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 81,017 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2012 79,141 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 79,141 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 May 2011 76,285 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 71,809 miles

nearside front tyre very heavily worn on outer edge and needs replacing ASAP!!

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 19 Dec 2008 53,606 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 53,606 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 51,147 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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FV05 AYD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 FV05 AYD, 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 FV05 AYD registered?

FV05 AYD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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The MOT history for FV05 AYD shows 28 tests with a 60.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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