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2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

133,232 mi
Last recorded133,232 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 EUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 133,232 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 133,231 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 129,023 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 129,023 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding Parking brake both sides. (1.2.1 (f))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 125,282 miles

Undertrays Throughout

Pass 16 Jul 2021 122,154 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2020 119,303 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 119,303 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 30 May 2019 117,842 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2019 117,808 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 109,328 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 106,637 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 103,254 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 100,201 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 95,821 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 91,203 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 89,709 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 85,154 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 16,133 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 14,582 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 71,440 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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FY05 EUR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FY05 EUR, 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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FY05 EUR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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The MOT history for FY05 EUR shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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