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FX55 OMS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,890 mi
Last recorded76,890 miles
Recorded on6 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2020 76,890 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 76,890 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 71,415 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 65,185 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 65,185 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Rear most arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 48,597 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 48,574 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 48,527 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front suspension rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 47,736 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 42,755 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 38,246 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 32,998 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)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 25,797 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 21,325 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 19,567 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 18,963 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 OMS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OMS, 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 OMS registered?

FX55 OMS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is FX55 OMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX55 OMS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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