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FV05 YNY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,423 mi
Last recorded101,423 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 101,423 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 99,035 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 95,360 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 95,316 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 5 Sep 2014 87,828 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 81,959 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 69,392 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 56,925 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 56,925 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 47,584 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 40,176 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 29,688 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 YNY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YNY, 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 YNY registered?

FV05 YNY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is FV05 YNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 YNY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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