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FX05 OKD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

167,515 mi
Last recorded167,515 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 OKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 167,515 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear sub frame and diff heavily corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2018 155,728 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 155,728 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 141,508 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 141,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front play in rear low arm ball joint

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front play in wheel bearing

Pass 15 Oct 2016 129,617 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)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 22 Sep 2015 118,367 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 118,367 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 110,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 96,362 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 87,635 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 87,617 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 75,553 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 65,500 miles

rear tyre treads worn low

Pass 23 Oct 2009 51,917 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 34,338 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 25,533 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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FX05 OKD 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 76.5%.

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 FX05 OKD, 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 FX05 OKD registered?

FX05 OKD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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