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FX55 OKK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

173,501 mi
Last recorded173,501 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 OKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 173,501 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 173,500 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2024 172,907 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 169,071 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 161,022 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s/f coil spring corroded

o/s/f wheel has been welded

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear axle corroded

small play o/s/f wheel

unable to test rear seat or seat belts.

Fail 7 Dec 2021 161,022 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

n/s/f coil spring corroded

o/s/f wheel has been welded

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear axle corroded

small play o/s/f wheel

unable to test rear seat or seat belts.

Pass 22 Dec 2020 155,066 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 152,003 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 139,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 139,509 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 118,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 103,991 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 103,991 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 83,789 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)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 80,553 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 68,880 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 60,516 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)

offside front tyre inner/outer edges worn

Pass 28 Dec 2011 56,660 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 50,642 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 50,642 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 42,726 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 32,624 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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FX55 OKK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This 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 FX55 OKK, 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 FX55 OKK registered?

FX55 OKK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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