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FV55 JWD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,901 mi
Last recorded124,901 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 JWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 124,901 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 120,604 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 114,820 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 114,820 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 110,655 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 110,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar 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 Outer ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 102,192 miles

Front Front brake disc back plates corroded and sections missing

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres approaching depth markers. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 94,292 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust blow at centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Floor pan starting to corrode in front of fuel tank at transmission tunnel

Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Brake disc back plate corroded and sections missing (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Brake disc back plate corroded and sections missing (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 87,255 miles

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

PARKING BRAKE LIGHT REMAINING ON AFTER BRAKE HAS BEEN RELEASED

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 87,355 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

PARKING BRAKE LIGHT REMAINING ON AFTER BRAKE HAS BEEN RELEASED

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 84,715 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 78,051 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 78,050 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 73,262 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 69,349 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 69,349 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 64,927 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2015 64,927 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 61,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2013 55,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 52,376 miles

n/s/front tyre inner wall has bulge

Pass 29 Dec 2010 46,704 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2009 37,576 miles

washer jets partialy blocked

Pass 3 Dec 2008 28,610 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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FV55 JWD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV55 JWD, 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 FV55 JWD registered?

FV55 JWD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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