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FV54 VAU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,466 mi
Last recorded128,466 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 128,466 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 117,372 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 117,372 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 117,189 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 117,189 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2019 100,617 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 100,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 88,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 83,982 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 May 2017 83,442 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush arm (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 May 2016 79,768 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 75,844 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)

Pass 16 May 2014 72,713 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 70,104 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 68,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2011 66,200 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 60,839 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 53,870 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)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 51,934 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 46,363 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST PIPE BREAKING UP OF FLEXIBLE-JOINT

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 VAU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV54 VAU, 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 VAU registered?

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

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