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FV05 MLZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

109,548 mi
Last recorded109,548 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 MLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 109,548 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 100,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 21 Jan 2023 100,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 27 Jan 2022 90,376 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 90,313 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 82,010 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 82,010 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 75,773 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 75,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyre fouling inner wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 66,258 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake not working correctly

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 66,258 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake not working correctly

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 31,395 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged plus inner sidewall slightly perished

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Offside Front inner and outer sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 12 Jan 2017 61,229 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 57,598 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage but no cords exposed and slightly out of shape

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. only just met requirements (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge and sidewall cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers sill trims and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2015 53,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre has splits to inner sidewall

Pass 15 Jan 2014 50,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 45,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 41,755 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 38,346 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 6 Aug 2009 32,449 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 27,889 miles

Left front jacking pad missing

Fail 12 Aug 2008 27,889 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Left front jacking pad missing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2008 25,095 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 MLZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FV05 MLZ, 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 MLZ registered?

FV05 MLZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 August 2005.

Is FV05 MLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 MLZ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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