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FV55 JWP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,531 mi
Last recorded108,531 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 JWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 108,531 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 108,529 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 103,203 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 98,090 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 92,718 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 89,377 miles

General corrosion to rear axle

Pass 6 Feb 2015 85,148 miles

Genral corrosion on rear axle

Fail 5 Feb 2015 85,133 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Genral corrosion on rear axle

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 80,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front wiper slightly smearing

Fail 13 Feb 2013 75,572 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 75,572 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 64,052 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 51,828 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 38,581 miles

NSR Tyre has cut in the sidewall but has not exposed inner bonding or cords

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 22,546 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 JWP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FV55 JWP, 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 JWP registered?

FV55 JWP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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