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FX55 ZXV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,359 mi
Last recorded103,359 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 ZXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 103,359 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 103,358 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside and offside, rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 92,685 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 88,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 88,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 84,473 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 84,473 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 80,279 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 76,623 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 72,573 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 68,426 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 66,614 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 58,169 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 51,334 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 45,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 45,438 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 38,931 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both head/light aims on upper limit on zero/

large under trays

Pass 1 Dec 2008 30,416 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 ZXV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZXV, 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 ZXV registered?

FX55 ZXV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is FX55 ZXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX55 ZXV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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