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FX55 ZYA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

61,848 mi
Last recorded61,848 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 61,848 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 60,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 59,046 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 58,052 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 58,051 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 56,866 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 55,690 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 54,289 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 54,289 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 52,923 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 50,819 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 49,285 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 46,992 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 44,745 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 42,224 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 39,419 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 37,021 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 32,959 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 27,959 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 22,116 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 16,115 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 ZYA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 ZYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX55 ZYA registered?

FX55 ZYA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is FX55 ZYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX55 ZYA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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