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FX55 OME

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,491 mi
Last recorded135,491 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 OME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 135,491 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 132,293 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 129,910 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear additional high level lamp not working

Fail 13 Jul 2023 129,910 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear additional high level lamp not working

Pass 15 Jan 2022 124,649 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine oil level low.

under trays fitted.

Pass 2 Dec 2020 121,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 117,272 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 117,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2018 107,475 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 107,475 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 99,468 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 99,468 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 91,658 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 83,094 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 74,548 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre metal exhust mount is rusted through, exhust system all secure at present time of test.

surface corrosion on the offside rear brake disc

Fail 8 Jul 2014 73,037 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

centre exhust metal mount rusted through, however exhust system still secure

offside rear brake discs has surface corrosion over it and slight scoring

Pass 12 Aug 2013 62,832 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 52,932 miles

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

front brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 10 Aug 2012 52,839 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 48,916 miles

condition offside rear brake disc (pitting)

engine oil low

nearside rear tyre wearing on edgesand near wear indicators

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

under trays fitted/covers over door sills

Pass 22 Nov 2010 39,165 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 32,637 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 32,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 22,058 miles

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

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 OME is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OME, 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 OME registered?

FX55 OME is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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