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FY55 AEJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

194,200 mi
Last recorded194,200 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 AEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 194,200 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 May 2026 194,200 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 May 2025 171,820 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2025 171,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 1 May 2025 171,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 153,267 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2024 153,261 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Both (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 136,238 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 125,822 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 120,657 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlight damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake only just met legal limit . Requires attention

Fail 8 Sep 2020 120,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost - inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlight damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake only just met legal limit . Requires attention

Pass 27 Sep 2019 117,336 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 102,950 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 89,045 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 75,745 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 66,035 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 59,204 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 55,768 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 54,085 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 50,883 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 50,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 48,025 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 48,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 45,563 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 42,253 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 41,686 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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FY55 AEJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY55 AEJ, 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 FY55 AEJ registered?

FY55 AEJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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