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FV05 RHJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,366 mi
Last recorded137,366 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 RHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 137,366 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 137,205 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 131,847 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 131,838 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 129,957 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 126,962 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge wearing,advise tracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 124,589 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 118,934 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 1 Sep 2016 118,934 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 110,489 miles

Small cut in OSF tyre

Fail 14 Mar 2014 95,966 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 95,966 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 85,258 miles

Small cuts in front tyres

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 29 Dec 2011 76,422 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 76,422 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 66,208 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 50,839 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 29,398 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 24,309 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 RHJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 RHJ, 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 RHJ registered?

FV05 RHJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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