MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,645 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)
REAR SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACCESS
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working SIDE LIGHT INOP (1.1.A.3b)
REAR SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACCESS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both front tyres wearing on edges
both rear tyres near to legal limits
unable to fully check rear seat belts, child seats fitted
N/S/F Tyre,Tread Wearing At Both Edges (225/45 ZR17 91Y).
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV55 JXO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 JXO, 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 JXO registered?
FV55 JXO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 December 2005.
Is FV55 JXO safe to buy?
The MOT history for FV55 JXO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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