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FV55 PYS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,108 mi
Last recorded194,108 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 194,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside fog front fog bulb missing at the time of test

Fail 4 Mar 2020 194,101 miles

Road wheel fixing missing Both front and rear nuts missing (4) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside fog front fog bulb missing at the time of test

Pass 7 Mar 2019 178,215 miles

Offside Front Fog light bulb missing at time of test

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Mar 2019 178,214 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing X1 Bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fog light bulb missing at time of test

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Feb 2018 172,505 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

Corrosion to rear subframe mounting areas.

Cuts in o/s rear & o/s front outer tyre walls.

Damage to n/s front wheel rim.

Fuel tank straps corroded.

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

Rear coil springs corroded.

Various undertrays fitted.

Fail 27 Jan 2018 172,301 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tyre wall. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipes corroded.

Corrosion to rear subframe mounting areas.

Cuts in o/s rear & o/s front outer tyre walls.

Damage to n/s front wheel rim.

Fuel tank straps corroded.

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

Rear coil springs corroded.

Various undertrays fitted.

Pass 30 Jan 2017 158,552 miles

Centre floor pan corroded

Cut to nearside rear inner tyre wall

Cuts to offside front outer tyre wall

Damage to nearside front road wheel

Fuel tank straps corroded

Offside front & nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Offside front brake disc backing plate heavily corroded

Offside front sill corroded

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 30 Jan 2017 158,552 miles

Centre floor pan corroded

Cut to nearside rear inner tyre wall

Cuts to offside front outer tyre wall

Damage to nearside front road wheel

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front & nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Offside front brake disc backing plate heavily corroded

Offside front sill corroded

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 Jan 2016 150,269 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear low & both front tyres slightly perished.

Front brake discs heavily lipped & slight bind to o/s front.

Front coil springs corroded.

Minor chips in front windscreen.

N/s front wheel rim slightly damaged.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear indicators slightly discoloured.

Slight play inner steering rack joints.

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing.

Fail 23 Jan 2015 142,486 miles

Corrosion to rear lower floor pan.

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight brake bind o/s front brake.

both rear & o/s front coil springs broken.

slight damage to n/s front wheel rim.

Pass 23 Jan 2015 142,486 miles

Corrosion to rear lower floor pan.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight brake bind o/s front brake.

both rear & o/s front coil springs broken.

slight damage to n/s front wheel rim.

Pass 28 Jan 2014 132,430 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cut in o/s front outer tyre wall.

o/s rear tyre on legal limit.

Pass 29 Jan 2013 114,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 114,990 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 100,199 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)

osf suspect puncture

Pass 26 Jan 2011 83,776 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 65,075 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 49,368 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)

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 PYS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PYS, 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 PYS registered?

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

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