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FV55 JWN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

39,841 mi
Last recorded39,841 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 JWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 39,841 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 39,139 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring signs of corrsion

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 39,133 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear coil spring signs of corrsion

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 37,996 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 36,777 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 35,619 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 34,404 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 33,552 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 32,045 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 30,250 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 28,078 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint ( rear most of two) (2.5.B.1a)

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

vehicle undertrays obstructing view of some parts

Pass 23 Nov 2015 26,327 miles

o/s rear tyre worn to3mm

vehicle undertray;s fitted obstructing view of some parts

Pass 25 Nov 2014 24,697 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn to approx 3mm

Pass 26 Nov 2013 22,849 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 20,635 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 18,059 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 14,602 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 11,395 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 8,977 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 JWN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 JWN, 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 JWN registered?

FV55 JWN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is FV55 JWN safe to buy?

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