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FX05 OFP

2005 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

64,965 mi
Last recorded64,965 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C 32089,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 OFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 64,965 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 64,957 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 64,730 miles

Nearside door mirror taped in place

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 63,427 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 61,017 miles

Nearside Front door mirror taped in place

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 60,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Front door mirror taped in place

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 57,630 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 50,274 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 44,673 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 38,323 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 37,517 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 36,938 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 35,980 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 35,009 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 34,409 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 33,479 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 32,146 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 30,833 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 28,512 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 24,921 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 21,395 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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FX05 OFP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 89,600 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX05 OFP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FX05 OFP registered?

FX05 OFP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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