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FV55 JWM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,257 mi
Last recorded106,257 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 106,257 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 99,395 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 89,592 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 79,263 miles

both front tyres have very slight wear on outer edges

Pass 3 Jun 2013 68,956 miles

advise rear anti roll bar starting to corrode near bushes

Fail 3 Jun 2013 68,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise rear anti roll bar starting to corrode near bushes

Pass 15 Jun 2012 59,334 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 21 Jan 2011 49,511 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres close too legal limit(1.6mm)

offside mirror glass missing

small hole in rear exhaust silencer

Pass 30 Jan 2010 38,880 miles

Child seat O/S rear

Fail 30 Jan 2010 38,575 miles

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

Child seat O/S rear

Pass 18 Dec 2008 24,953 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 JWM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JWM, 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 JWM registered?

FV55 JWM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is FV55 JWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV55 JWM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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