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FX55 ZZN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

193,348 mi
Last recorded193,348 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 193,348 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 May 2024 193,348 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 189,534 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 180,628 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 179,374 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 176,956 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 173,389 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear PARKING BRAKE LOW READING

Pass 9 Oct 2017 170,481 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 165,181 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 158,112 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 158,111 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 154,194 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 149,782 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 142,896 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 136,434 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 128,187 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 119,986 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 87,910 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 ZZN 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 88.9%.

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 ZZN, 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

How do I check the history of FX55 ZZN?

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What year was FX55 ZZN registered?

FX55 ZZN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is FX55 ZZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX55 ZZN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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