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FY55 AEF

2005 Mercedes-benz C 320

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

172,744 mi
Last recorded172,744 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C 32089,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 AEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 172,744 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2017 172,744 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 16,640 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear diff oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 166,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear diff oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 158,379 miles

Oil leak

Service/inspect rear brakes, corroded and noisy

rear coil springs coroded

Pass 20 Aug 2014 144,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills, covers fitted.

parking brake, operating pedal does not fully release.

Fail 20 Aug 2014 144,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills, covers fitted.

parking brake, operating pedal does not fully release.

Pass 27 Sep 2013 129,640 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 129,640 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 113,071 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 112,930 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake malfunction lamp illuminated

parking brake only just passed test by 1%

suspect front brake pads worn low

Pass 15 Sep 2011 96,906 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 96,906 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2010 76,568 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 52,185 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 52,118 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

suspect rear brake pads may be worn down ?

Pass 18 Sep 2008 40,046 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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FY55 AEF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 89,600 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY55 AEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FY55 AEF registered?

FY55 AEF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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