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FV05 YOE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

135,075 mi
Last recorded135,075 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 YOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 135,075 miles

Rear Rear covered in surface corrosion

Fail 28 May 2025 135,071 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Rear covered in surface corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2023 131,247 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and back (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 128,242 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 128,242 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 121,240 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 117,040 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 111,284 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 111,284 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear towards the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear towards the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 107,822 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 107,822 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 102,075 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 93,998 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 84,083 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 74,816 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 65,601 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 58,379 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 50,773 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 44,208 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 35,864 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 28,675 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 YOE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YOE, 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 YOE registered?

FV05 YOE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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