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FV54 RGO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,737 mi
Last recorded156,737 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 RGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 156,737 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 156,737 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 154,326 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 152,453 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 147,571 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 147,568 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure completely detached from mountig (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2015 143,579 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 143,578 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 139,482 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 139,482 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 134,418 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 134,418 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine mil on

Pass 29 Jun 2012 130,476 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 29 Jun 2012 130,476 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 30 Jun 2011 125,710 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 125,710 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 May 2010 121,788 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 May 2010 121,788 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine warning light on

Pass 26 May 2009 118,840 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 113,564 miles

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

both front tyyres wearing on outer edges

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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FV54 RGO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FV54 RGO, 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 FV54 RGO registered?

FV54 RGO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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