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FX05 RSV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,942 mi
Last recorded133,942 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 RSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 133,942 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 131,440 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 131,440 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 128,297 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear exhaust box has a broken bracket

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 May 2016 128,161 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 123,675 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine light on

Fail 1 Jun 2015 123,675 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine light on

Pass 22 May 2014 118,437 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 113,493 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 108,432 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 108,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 89,063 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 70,810 miles

very slight movement in off side front anti roll bar link rod lower ball joint

Pass 24 Jul 2009 61,610 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 48,384 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 RSV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RSV, 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 RSV registered?

FX05 RSV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is FX05 RSV safe to buy?

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