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FV54 UBE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,707 mi
Last recorded160,707 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 UBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 160,707 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underneath.

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 5 Apr 2018 154,013 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

Fail 20 Mar 2018 153,474 miles

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

EML on

Pass 18 Mar 2017 152,928 miles

Both Front Wheel Bearings Have Slight Play

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 152,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Rear (4.1.E.1)

Both Front Wheel Bearings Have Slight Play

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 134,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Engine oil leak

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 115,113 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 115,113 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 92,956 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 65,726 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 65,726 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2012 57,854 miles

advise very slight blow from flex

Fail 26 Jan 2012 57,854 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

advise very slight blow from flex

Pass 27 Jan 2011 46,706 miles

advise rear pads getting low.

advise rear tyrtes on 3mm

advise undershields fitted.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 35,915 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 23,818 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 17,033 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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FV54 UBE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UBE, 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 UBE registered?

FV54 UBE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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