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FV55 NGN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

68,146 mi
Last recorded68,146 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 NGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 68,146 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 67,001 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 62,295 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 60,600 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 58,723 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on inner edge ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front and rear number plates deteriorating slightly

both rear coil springs corroded

engine cover and undertray fitted

oil leak - coming from beyond the undertray

rear parking brake application very uneven

Fail 20 Mar 2020 58,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on inner edge ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front and rear number plates deteriorating slightly

both rear coil springs corroded

engine cover and undertray fitted

oil leak - coming from beyond the undertray

rear parking brake application very uneven

Pass 18 Apr 2019 55,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 54,602 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 51,858 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 50,297 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 48,309 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 2014 46,753 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 44,055 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 41,678 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 38,323 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 35,368 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 27,836 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 NGN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 NGN, 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 NGN registered?

FV55 NGN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is FV55 NGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV55 NGN shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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