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FV55 PZW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,565 mi
Last recorded134,565 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 134,565 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 134,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn cast iron arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cast iron arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 104,538 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 88,609 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 82,244 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance incorporated in wing mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both from inside (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 82,226 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both on dipped beam, (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top one (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working blinking no constant light (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance incorporated in wing mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both but only limited visibility due to undercovers fitted obscuring some components including rear both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both from inside (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 75,998 miles

both rear springs corroded

brake pipes have slight corrosion

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

nearside rear tyre on limit, offside rear tyre close to limit

Fail 9 Mar 2017 75,998 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear springs corroded

brake pipes have slight corrosion

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

nearside rear tyre on limit, offside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 16 Jan 2016 74,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2016 74,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2015 62,658 miles

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

O/S/F tyre, minor damage to outside sidewall.

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 62,658 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

O/S/F tyre, minor damage to outside sidewall.

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 56,302 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 56,302 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 49,744 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 44,962 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 37,511 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 31,928 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 23,255 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 PZW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PZW, 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 PZW registered?

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

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